Jen Elizabeth's Journals

I'm an ordinary mom on a crazy, messy, thrilling spiritual journey

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Cream Sauce, Arugula and Toasted Pine Nuts

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Cream Sauce, Arugula and Toasted Pine Nuts

Several years ago, my husband Chris and I were fortunate enough to travel to Italy for our honeymoon. This is the southern coast of Italy, and you have to make a harrowing drive, navigating dangerous curves along the edges of cliffs (with  motorcyclists whizzing by you James-Bond-style, no less) to get here. But once you arrive, it feels like you may have temporarily left earth…

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