Yesterday was the big day. It was my son’s Baptism and we did it in typical Italian style. What does that mean? Well, it means we threw a big party with 45 people invited – family and friends. First, we had everyone come to the house for drinks, sandwiches, cookies, cakes, pizza, etc. Then, we [...]
Posts from ‘September, 2008’
Made in America, PotatO Salad
A few weeks ago I posting my favorite version of potato salad, but as we know, there are numerous versions and they are all yummy to this spud lover. This week, Michelle of Bleeding Espresso is sharing her favorite version, just like her mom used to make. So, head on over for another version of [...]
Welcome to my new home
Well, there’s no welcome wagon, but here’s my new home. I hope you like the way I’ve decorated the place. Before I forget, if you’ve linked to my page, please change it on your site. As you can see, I’m still working things, but I didn’t want to wait to long to move everything over [...]
Olive Ascolane: O foods for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
When I saw Michelle’s post over at Bleeding Espresso for the O foods for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month recipe contest, I knew I’d have to join in. It’s a great cause and it gives me a chance to do one of my favorite things…. cook up a good recipe. Of course, then the challenge was [...]
Made In America – Baked PotatOes
Head on over to My Bella Vita where Cherrye has cooked up some luscious baked potatOes! And, before you say, “what’s so special about a baked potato?”, check it out because they’re not your average spuds. They’ve got some extra added yumminess.
On the way to the forum
This is a plug for a new site started by some of the people here in town. It’s a forum where people from town can discuss current events, people far away can keep in contact with what’s going on or get in touch with relatives, request information, etc. Since I know there are quite a [...]
The mystery herb
Two years ago, O introduced me to an herb he called, Erba Pepe. His mom’s neighbor cultivates it and now I’ve started to keep a plant handy too. I can understand why it’s called erba pepe because it has a slightly peppery flavor, but I have been unable to determine what herb it really is. [...]
O foods for Ovarian Cancer
Head on over to Bleeding Espresso to find out about the O foods for Ovarian cancer contest. I’ll be working on my “o” food soon. In the meantime, here’s some more info O Foods for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of Gina DePalma, author of Dolce Italiano: [...]
Made in America – Potato Salad/Insalata di patate
After a nice summer holiday, we’re back with our Made in America recipes. American recipes, Made in Italy. It may no longer be summer, but it’s still hot enough to enjoy a cool dish. At least it is here, anyway. (Send good thoughts my way that it will cool off soon, would you?). So, this [...]
Still here…
Those pesky database errors that is. I guess I’m just going to have to work around them. I’ve gotten notices that several comments have been made, but unfortunately they are all blank, so please don’t be insulted if I haven’t responded. Don’t ask my why it’s taking so long to fix the problem, but my [...]
