Most Popular 2012 Recipes on ‘la bella vita’

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Once again we find ourselves at the end of another year!  And what an interesting year it has been in the food blogging world and in my life itself that influenced the recipes that I posted here on ‘la bella vita’ through the year and those that my readers have viewed the most. 2012 was {Read More}

Polenta, Creamy or Fried!

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While The Feast of The Seven Fishes is celebrated among many Italians on Christmas Eve, my family prepares a large pot of creamy, golden polenta that we place slices of Fontina cheese on top and then pour on a hot Italian stew.  The hot polenta and stew melts the cheese so that the polenta becomes {Read More}

Tagliatelle Timbale with Wine Gravy from Paolo, Truly Delicious!

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Christmas is a time for special foods to be presented with love to our family and guests.  One such recipe from Paolo of Quatro Fromaggio and Other Disgraces On The Menu, is absolutely perfect for ‘wowing’ everyone on this festive holiday (misspelling of Quattro Formaggi is intentional in his blog title).  I know that when he {Read More}

Cranberry, Clementine, and Prosecco Cocktails

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I get a little bit crazy when I drink champagne.  But I do love it so! And I’m also crazy about cranberries and clementines that are both in season at the same time.  And with this post, it goes without saying that I’m crazy about prosecco too! So after being in the market this week {Read More}

Home ~ Made Chicken Pasta Noodle Soup!

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“Oh the weather outside is frightful”  . . . NOT! It’s 70 degrees here today on the 8th of December! “and my dear, you’re so delightful” . . . NOT! My dear husband is sick with a horrible cold.  Yes, he’s still as delightful as one can be when one is sick. Singing the rest {Read More}