and a small dinner menu! ½ Lb Lentils 2 Sprigs of Rosemary – optional 3 Cloves Garlic -peeled 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Cup Broth – Vegetable or chicken Salt and Pepper and Garlic Powder –…
Family and Holidays
(Sausage, Olive and Spinach Loaf) 1 1Lb Pkg of Fresh Pizza Dough 1 Lb Mild Italian Sausage – casing removed 1 9 oz package of Spinach – fresh and well rinsed 1 Large Onion – chopped 2 Cups…
What is the history of Boxing Day? According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the custom arose because servants, who would have to wait on their masters on Christmas Day, were allowed to visit their families the next day and employers…
“And the angel said unto them,Fear not, for behold, I bringyou good tidings of great joy,which shall be to all people.For unto you is born, this day in the city of David, a Savior,which is Christ the Lord.” …
(Some dishes are so tied to tradition that it wouldn’t be the holiday without them.) 3 Tbs Olive Oil – to coat bottom of large pot 1 Large Onion – roughly chopped 1 Medium Carrot – finely…
May you haveWarm hugs to greet youFun times to meet youJoy in whatever you doGod’s love to guide youGood friends beside youAnd Happiness all the year through! Drinking from the Grolla Cup has been a tradition in our…
CHRISTMAS PLATES Eons ago when our children were young, I would make Christmas plates that we would use at Christmas time and always for Christmas morning breakfast. As the years went on the number of plates grew which worked…
Christmas comes every year on December 25th but one never knows when the Christmas moment will hit. It could be a song heard on the radio, or the scent of winter in the air. But whatever, it never comes…
(A Very Impressive Dish) 2 CUPS ARBORIO RICE SALT – as needed FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER 1 ½ CUPS GRATED CHEESE – your favorite ½ LB PENNE RIGATE 2 ½ CUPS THICK TOMATO SAUCE – your favorite ½…
You have often read what I have written about my family in Montefollonico. It is a quaint little hamlet in Siena and that is where my Father was born. We always visit them when we travel there for business…