This is one of those recipes that was passed from a friend to my Mom back in the summer of 1994, and then to me 10 years ago when I got married, and now I've given it my neighbors and friends, and now to you.

With summer coming to an end, it was time for the annual "cousin's day" at our local community pool. I believe the tradition started a few years ago…

Having been to about 237 weddings in my life, I have eaten my fair share of bruschetta. And quite happily, might I add! There's something about the summery fresh tomatoes on the little slices of bread…

I can honestly say that the 4th of July is my favorite holiday, second to Christmas. Growing up, it was a time that our family would get together and I'd get to see cousins who lived far away. We'd spend hours outside, eating picnic food…