Spell check

S-p-e-l-l-i-n-g  b-e-e. Recently, I volunteered at the spelling bee at my son’s elementary school.

I read words to participating students of the bee. Those words ranged from “again” to “remember” to “basketball” and the most challenging word for students, “reservoir.”

Every student who participated received a Merriam-Webster dictionary.

As a writer, I love words and it’s exciting to see the next generation love words too!

A Christmas Tradition: Panettone

Christmas is a season of sweets and my family and I are loving Panettone, an Italian sweet bread from Italian bakery Olivieri 1882. This fruitcake is a light, sweet and soft pastry. 

Thanks Olivieri 1882 for sending me this classic Christmas bread to savor over the holidays. It features Australian raisins, candied oranges and bourbon vanilla in every bite.

This bread is made in Italy at a family-run bakery that’s been making panettone for over 140 years. Made with raw ingredients in a four-day production process, these sweet breads are authentically Italian and quite delicious. They’re shipped straight from Italy and delivered in the U.S. within 48 hours. You can also find the breads at Goldbelly and Italy stores.

The bread arrives in this sturdy and stylish box.

Their special occasion breads are available throughout the year, including Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter. Their bestselling flavors include Apricot and Salted Caramel and Triple Chocolate.