Italian mother Archives

I held my mother’s hand today.

by Karen | Sep 11, 2017 | Blog, Culture, Life Lessons

I picked up my mother this morning to run some errands together. She was waiting for me, in the driveway because she never wants to make anyone wait. On a good day, my little Italian mom is 4 feet, 11 inches down from her ‘fighting height” of...

Peace in the darkness

by Karen | Oct 21, 2015 | Blog, Life Lessons

Why is the darkness so scary? We create images and thoughts of monsters, ghouls and bad things waiting to jump up and get us. From childhood dreams to Hollywood’s scary movies, these images infect our thoughts. Lately I have been thinking about the dark and am coming...

Hello and welcome.
I am often asked, “What is Pasta on the Floor?”
Pasta on the Floor is different for everyone. It is a recipe that tells a story and inspires them to try something new. For others, stories of family, joy, loss, and hope engage with them. This brings me a great deal of happiness. I do not take myself too seriously, so be forewarned the subject matter is open and truthful. In many ways, Pasta is a tale of life, and I think you will find familiarity and commonality as you scroll through these pages.