Penne all’Arrabbiata
Haven’t made this since March, and I’m ready for the cooler weather to bring it back. Took a few tries to fine-tune the heat and flavor — and that last one? Near perfection. Hot, spicy, and the perfect way to warm up a cold day. 🌶️🍝
I’m excited to share that Golden Threads Pasta Co. finally has its own Instagram home: @GoldenThreadsPasta!
If you’ve been following my pasta adventures on my personal accounts, you know Golden Threads is all about small-batch, homemade pasta made here in my current home of Roebling, NJ and the flavors of old-world Italian tradition. Now, you can see it all in one place — from behind-the-scenes shots of fresh pasta being made, to plated dishes that (hopefully) make you want to grab a fork.
On Instagram, you’ll find:
📸 Tasty photos of fresh pasta dishes, classic Italian recipes, and seasonal specials
🎥 Stories showing the process from dough to dinner
📝 Tips and inspiration for cooking with fresh pasta
🏭 A dash of history about Roebling’s industrial past and how it connects to my pasta-making
So if you love pasta — or just like looking at it — come follow along at @GoldenThreadsPasta. I can’t wait to share more of what’s cooking.
Linguine alle Vongole
One of my favorites, garlicky, and gone in minutes. This batch was delicious — though the linguine came out a bit thicker than planned. Next time it will be even better! 🍝🦪
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
This one’s my first pasta dish that I’ve perfected over the years— a dish that taught me patience, balance, and the value of small adjustments. Bold and briny, just like it should be.
Fresh spaghetti, made right here in Roebling, tossed with anchovies, capers, olives, garlic, tomatoes, and just enough heat to keep things interesting.
📍Roebling, NJ | Est. 2025
Welcome to Golden Threads Pasta Co. — a small-batch pasta project rooted in steel town grit and old-world Italian tradition. Inspired by Roebling’s legacy of wire, bridges, and hard work, every strand of pasta I make is a tribute to the craft and community that built this place.
The name comes from what Roebling did best: spinning steel cables strong enough to hold up bridges. Golden Threads is my way of spinning something different — fresh, handcrafted pasta, made with care, shaped by history.
Whether it’s pappardelle or penne, tagliatelle or farfalle, this is pasta with purpose.
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Follow along for classic Italian dishes, seasonal specials, and a whole lot of semolina.
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Created by @beckinabox
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Back in May 2024, I launched my own version of a March Madness-style tournament—but instead of basketball teams, it was all about movies. The idea was inspired by my friend Craig, who had started something similar a few years ago, but his version never made it past the nomination round. I decided to take the concept and actually run with it.
The goal? To figure out what our favorite movies really are.
I invited a group of close friends, and to my surprise, nearly 30 people jumped in and submitted over 900 movie nominations. To structure the tournament, I divided the entries into four broad genres:
Action / Adventure / Western
Comedy / Musical / Animated
Drama / Thriller / Mystery
Sci-Fi / Horror / Fantasy
Seeding was based on the number of nominations each film received, with ties broken by their critical reception. From there, it was a six-week head-to-head tournament, with each round determined by popular vote.
I built the whole thing using Google’s free tools: a site on Google Sites, the bracket designed with Google Sheets, nominations tracked in Google Sheets, and voting handled through Google Forms. It took a bit of work to get the voting process set up in a way that felt fair and manageable (Forms isn’t exactly designed for tournaments), but with under 30 participants, it held up just fine.
If I run this again, I’ll probably rethink how nominations and voting are collected—but overall, it was a fun and engaging way to share our favorite films and discover new ones.
Check out the full project, including all nominated movies, voting rounds, and the final bracket here: Craig’s Movie Madness
I started my HTML-based website in 1996, a long time ago when the internet was new and websites were just beginning. Since 2008, it remained HTML-based, but I gradually added a WordPress blog to keep things fresh for my audience. This week, I successfully moved everything to a WordPress site, which offers more flexibility and features. In the coming weeks and months, I plan to make it look nicer by trying out different themes and customizing elements to match my vision. I want to improve user experience, make navigation easier, and possibly include new multimedia content. Here’s what the home page looked like from 2008 to this current WordPress version, highlighting the progress I’ve made and my plans for the future.
