Vince recently had a hankering for grilled Italian sausages with onions and peppers. Just a hint of autumn in the air makes us both miss North Carolina and the NC State Fair that's held every October in Raleigh. Raleigh, besides being the place of my birth, is also known as THE Capital to NC native Andy Griffith fans.

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. While very grateful for the change of seasons and the beautiful autumn décor, unfortunately for me, I'm totally solar powered. Sun-charged Vitamin D is my best friend. I'm all-over-the-place busy when the sun is up, and I need an afternoon nap on rainy days. I'm close to worthless when it's completely dark outside. That's why I'm so sad to see the summer come to an end.

It's your turn to host a dinner party. Your husband wants to grill hamburgers and brats but you're thinking of serving something a bit classier. Still, you want to be able to visit with your guests and you'd rather not be trapped in the kitchen all night. What to serve? What to serve? You're in luck! This week's menu offers a fabulous dinner with an Italian twist and concludes with The Best Ice Cream Dessert in the World. What could be better?