First Post

A little about me:

I am happily married with a 3 month old, and currently a stay at home mommy residing in sunny Florida.  I hope to eventually have a career in something pertaining to: cooking, baking, catering, or even writing!  In the meantime, I decided to create a blog that relates to all the things I love. 

When it comes to cooking, I looooove Italian.  (I married into a full blown Italian family, which happens to be where the "Pisa" came from.  Can you say score?!)  When it comes to baking, chocolate is my best friend.  However, I am always up for trying anything once.  My favorite cookbooks at the moment are, The Italian Country Table, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, The Food You Crave (can you tell I watch Food Network?) William Sonoma: Baking, and William Sonoma: Pasta.  I must say, I am fairly obsessed with William Sonoma.  I could walk around that store for hours, literally hours.  New appliances fascinate me, and I am always coming up with a new excuse for my husband as to why we need another.  While I adore chocolate and pasta, I try to keep a health on my mind and limit those indulgences.  Fitness is a priority in my life, and I try to exercise 4-5 times a week.  It just feels right!  In doing so, I don't feel so guilty satisfying that little sweet tooth of mine.  

A little about Pisa Cake:

This blog is a food blog (obviously!) which will consist of recipes I've discovered, ones I've stored away to try, pictures I've taken of the food I've made, and my reviews of each specific recipe!  The name doesn't mean that this is entirely a baking blog.  Don't get me wrong, there will be baked goods.   As well as delicious, easy, pisa cake recipes that anyone is capable of trying!  Part of the reason I am so passionate about cooking and food is the sensory pleasure that comes with it.  The smell of fresh baked muffins right out of the oven.  The sight of cheese oozing out of stuffed shells.  The texture of chocolate ganache on your tongue.  And ultimately, the way it brings family together.  There is something about breaking bread that is so spiritual, so good,  that I just love having family over for dinner. 

Hopefully now you know a little about me and what this blog will become.  I hope you stick around for future posts!