Remembering Corporal Pat Tillman
Today would’ve been Corporal Pat Tillman’s 33rd birthday. Tillman was an American professional football player who gave up his own freedom (and millions of dollars) to serve with the United States Army Rangers after 9/11 during the so-called “War on Terror.” Tillman’s journals show that he quickly became disillusioned with the presence of the U.S. military i

La Bella Lingua/Celebrate Italian Heritage Contest
Remember when we talked about Dianne Hales’ book, La Bella Lingua? Wel

This Halloween, May All Your Cauldrons Be Boiling
Read more about what happens (or, actually, what doesn’t happen) for Halloween in Calabria over at Cherrye’s My Bell

Mediterranean Cooking on a Budget
This isn’t a traditional What’s Cooking Wednesday post. In fact, it’s not even written by me (welcome dear Heather of Yummi Sushi Pajamas!), but it’s full of great information–and TWO recipes–for those trying to eat healthier and save money. Pretty much all of us, I imagine? But before we get to Heather, in other food news:

Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Jewelry and Coffee
October is coming to a close, which means it’s time to remind you that Breast Cancer Awareness (along with Ovarian Cancer Awareness!) should be at the front of our minds all year long. Be sure to check out the following information from BreastCancer.org: