By Diana Baur

We’ve had some rainy days here in Italy. I feel especially sorry for our guests that have come from so far, so today there was something extra special on the breakfast table this morning.

I filled baby zucchini flowers with creamy gorgonzola cheese and sauteed them in a bit of butter and oil – a bit of summer warmth for our dear guests. I served them up with zuchini-flower frittate, fresh fruit and proscuitto.

With breakfast finished, I felt the need to create.  As the rain pounded down, I put a meditative CD on and went to work in my studio.  How fortunate I am to have a warm, dry space that is bright even on the dullest day.  I had been contemplating... More...