It always looks like an overnight success when it happens, but the reality is that most things take time and lots of trial and error. Working on my cookbook proposal - a cookbook dedicated to my mom and her recipes - has been a labor of dedication and love. I poured my heart, soul and plenty of tears onto every page I wrote and I must say it’s been quite hard receiving the no’s. Not because of what you may think but rather because this project means reliving my mom’s death and yet at the same time, celebrating her life. It’s emotionally complicated. However, I do believe that my agent/publisher are out there and one day this will simply be the story that details the journey of the most wonderful cookbook, ever written by…me. Thank you for being here with me. ❤️ ...

Sitting here, optimistic that tomorrow brings a new wave of hope.❤️ xx ...

Nothing like getting design projects approved…on the spot! 😂 ...

Just wait until the end for what I’m calling, “Al’s astute observation!” 😂 I won’t lie, I was a bit nervous with this one, considering the pumpkin fiasco, but it turned out pretty darn good. Definitely give it a try. That pancetta that you had on hand, definitely made the dish! Comment “pumpkin” for the full recipe. ...