Like Greek? Celebrate the Summer Solstice tonight… Add some music, wine, fresh bread, and great company. Create a light, relaxed atmosphere, and wish upon a star! Create your own Greek Salad Bar, while choosing from all options listed below, or select your favorite combination of ingredients. Greek Salad Salad Ingredient Suggestions: Greens: Radicchio, Romaine, Red Romaine […]
Read MoreHappy Easter ~ Happy Spring!
Easter Memories… Our family traditions from my Italian childhood home continue as I celebrate many of them with my own family. Easter is celebrated with spring cleaning (out with the old in with the fresh, shiny and new), new clothes (fresh and new), colored Easter Eggs (bright new birth), Easter gift baskets (as a reminder […]
Read More“Feast of the 7 Fishes” ~ An Italian Tradition!
So often I am asked: What is The Feast of the 7 Fishes? According to Wikipedia’s encyclopedia definition, The Feast of the Seven Fishes (festa dei sette pesci), celebrated on Christmas Eve, also known as The Vigil (La Vigilia), is believed to have originated in Southern Italy and is not a known tradition in many […]
Read MoreZucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini!
Okay, from the title, I guess you know we’re talkin’ zucchini, as promised. Tis’ the season, and if you have zucchini plants in your garden, then you most likely have enough zucchini to feed your neighborhood! (and I hope you do). With fond remembrances of my grandfather taking me by the hand as we ‘investigated’ the plants that […]
Read MoreThe Sweet Herb of Basil
I love all of the fresh summer herbs. I love their different flavors, textures, and aromas. I love their beauty, and their versatility. My FAVORITE (without a doubt) is BASIL! I especially love basil because it reminds me of my grandparents during the hot days of summer, as I envision my grandfather in his […]
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