Just like most of you, I’ve been swamped with getting ready for Christmas, plus my 90-year old father was sent into emergency surgery...
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My mother used to prepare one of the most simple, yet delicious family recipes for lunch: one of the quintessential Northern Italian comfort foods...
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The foods of the autumn season are so incredible. But truthfully, all seasonal foods are awesome, it’s just that the wait in between...
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Italians have culinary contributions, such as prosciutto di Parma, that once tasted, I cannot imagine being without it in the kitchen! One of...
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Who doesn’t like the combination of apples and caramel? Actually, I love caramel MORE than I do apples! I couldn’t wait for...
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I just love sweet beets! My mother used to toss them with diced onions in a simple Italian vinaigrette when I was growing...
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