Braised veal shanks are usually found on fine Italian restaurant menus. On a rainy day, as we approach Fall weather, it’s a nice time to serve a comfort food dish for your family and friends. It’s a great recipe for special occasions and holidays, because it can be made in advance, and heated when ready to serve. “Osso Buco” means “hole of bone” because the marrow provides the rich flavor to the sauce. Beef osso buco is an option, it’s more affordable and easier to find i

Who doesn’t love comfort food, particularly in the colder weather? Light a fire and treat your family to delicious tender short ribs in a rich sauce, served over mashed potatoes or pasta. Cook time is about 2 ½ hours. Short ribs are a cut of beef taken from the brisket, chuck, plate or rib areas of cattle. A no carb alternative loaded with taste but also with fat, cholesterol, protein and calories. It’s a popular menu item and a once in a while treat to enjoy. Ingredie

NYC in September, the best time of the year to explore, renew and experience “the city that mesmerizes visitors from all over the world.” NYC has it all … it’s thriving, despite many challenges, is safer than it’s ever been (the crime statistics have improved exponentially) and it offers something, actually, many things for everyone: every culture, every age, and every person who is ready to enjoy it! Follow us on our NYC mini week in September and plan a day’s outing, or

The girl in our family, our cockapoo, was a surprise present for our youngest son, when he was in 4th grade. JonPeter’s new puppy, he named “Snuggles.” Of course, his older brother Matthew, in his usual way, said, “what kind of name is that for our dog, sounds like a beanie baby.” Well, it didn’t take long before I realized and all of us felt that Snuggles, lived up to her name. It was an ideal name for our tan and light-haired sweet and cuddly furry friend. I never had