Category Archives: Family
Fun Italian Picnic Foods
This past winter seemed to linger on for far longer than it had should have. Even as recently as early May, much of the country was experiencing frosts at night. Planting had to be delayed and harvests are behind schedule … Continue reading
Six Italian Camping Recipes
It was in the middle of February just a few weeks ago and I’ve already seen my first robin. Spring can’t be too far away. With warm weather approaching, our thoughts turn to outdoor activities. Family camping is a great … Continue reading
Tough times and tough food choices
If you’ve been keeping up on the daily news in conjunction with daily food prices, odds are you are starting to really take seriously not just the state of the economy, but rather how to prepare for it getting worse. … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Family, tips
Tagged food bad economy, poor man's foods, simple cooking, tips for living in bad economy
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When In Rome–Enjoy Their Festivals
Modern day festivals in Rome are a series of outdoor events known as Roman Summer. The tradition of celebrations dates back to the time when Rome dominated the world. Early Roman Celebrations In the early Roman culture, the people loved … Continue reading
Posted in culture, Espresso, Gelato, Italian heritage
Tagged Espresso, gelato, gelato makers, italian culture, italian heritage
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History of the Italian Kitchen
How has the Italian Kitchen evolved over time? When I think of an Italian kitchen (la cucina), I think of a comfortable room where everyone tends to gravitate. La cucina is a place where food, wine and conversation flow. It … Continue reading
4 Tips to Help Make Meal Planning Easier
Today I got a call from my sister and we were talking about food and we got on the topic of planning our meals and how hard it is to do. It is hard to plan meals – it doesn’t … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms
I would like to wish every mother out there a special Happy Mother’s Day. Whether you are the mother of one child or more, my wish for you is that you will proudly reflect on your amazing contribution to the … Continue reading
The Italian Mother – Amazing Meals and Amazing Love
The Italian Mother The Italian mother has made quite a name for herself. Not only has her kitchen become the number one place for neighborhood kids to visit for a good Italian dish before heading to their own homes, but … Continue reading
Posted in Family, In-Laws, Italian heritage
Tagged high end pasta bowl, italian mothers, mothers day, plain white pasta bowls
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Lamb a Suitable Choice for Italians at Easter
As is common with most Christians, the lamb is used for Resurrection Sunday, the day Christ was resurrected. Throughout the Old and New Testaments, the lamb was used to be a sacrifice of our sins. The lamb had to be … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Family, Holidays, Italian heritage
Tagged easter lamb, lamb as sybmolic meat, sacrificial lamb
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It is Never Too Late to Experience the Joy of Cooking
Complete Dislike for Cooking I used to despise cooking. I also didn’t like to eat. No, it wasn’t an eating disorder, I just didn’t like eating. It was a chore. Something that I had to do or else I’d die. … Continue reading