It’s been a quiet week here at Cucina Bella.

So what have I been up to? I’ve been planning my vegetable garden with the help of my little angel, Will. In the photo above, he was checking out all the seeds we have to plant. I took the photo as an accompaniment for the column I wrote this week.

What column, you ask? Well, when I am not busy blogging here, I am a freelance writer. The primary publication I work with is the New Haven Register, and I alternate with another reporter writing a biweekly column called “View from 94 Main St”. This week’s was about gardening.

In any case, this is a weekend preview so here’s a sneak peak of what’s coming this weekend:

• LCM chowder
• foccacia
• chocolate roulade

Also, don’t forget about Weekend Herb Blogging at Kalyn’s Kitchen and Weekend Dog Blogging at Sweetnicks, which are both on Sunday.

Oh! and the next Sugar High Friday has been announced. Be sure to check it out, and the resulting creations. April’s theme is liquor.