I can’t really remember a time when I didn’t think about cooking. I was 5 years old when Mom and Dad gave me an Easy Bake Oven…poor Dad! He choked down every nasty little cake that I made! I was a latch-key kid. It was my job to prepare our family’s week night suppers from the time that I was 10 years old. I remember sitting in grade school thinking about what I would cook for supper. It was no hardship to me. I loved being in the kitchen…nothing has changed.
In my mid twenties, I ran a catering business called Larkspur and Sage with my best friend Christie. My twin daughters Kaitie and Meaghan were 10 months old when we landed our first job. We used to show up at our catering jobs with a super sized playpen and two adorable little girls in tow. When I think back on it, probably not the most professional way to present ourselves…oh well the food rocked!
In 1999 I opened Sister’s Italian Food. A small Italian gourmet take out and grocery store. I offered house made pastas, sauces, breads, salads, sandwiches and pizzas along with imported Italian groceries, meats and cheeses. I had a ball! In 2004, I sold Sister’s. I am currently only cooking for my family and friends.
I rarely cook for myself. If I am alone, a box of Kraft dinner and a beer does me fine . For me, cooking is an expression of love. I cook for the people that I love to spend time with.
I have loved every bite you have cooked for me. It’s going on 22 years…. boy I’m very lucky.
Without a doubt you are one of my favorite people to cook for! xo
Without a doubt you are the best cook I’ve ever known!
I would have to agree with your Katie, you are without a doubt one of the best cooks I have ever known as well!
Hi Tanya, I remember you and Greg having eggplant at our place…too funny!
Thanks for the lovely compliment…
Do you remember the meal you prepared for Joe and I (many moons ago) at G&G’s? The ‘can I have seconds, please’ slipped so easily from my lips! And, of course, what chef can say no to that request?
I loved cooking for you!
love the blog michelle!! <3 it's great!
thanks Sweetie…I am having fun!
First time I have seen this its just the same as sitting in your kitchen Well done. Hope all are well.xoPamela
Thanks Pam! Hope all is well in Australia…xoxo
Cooking is an expression of love for me too!
Your Sisters store is a place I wish I could shop right now! I’m envious you had such a place! 
I still miss it!
Hi Michelle, I first met you (worked with the girls’ dad at NBTel) when u had Sisters and i remember wondering y the fascination with italian food (not that i blame u). Now i c italy, especially cortona, listed numerous times in ur favorite spots and i’m wondering again
i think u should come over and cook with me… u can cook Italian and i’ll cook Portuguese and we can drink red wine and eat olives while the olive oil is flowing and the garlic is sizzling. i really really really enjoy ur blog.
I would love to cook with you! I have never cooked Portguese so we could swap recipes…
Thanks for the kind words.
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I remember a dish called “The Bomb” at Sisters. My favorite.
Wow that was a long time ago! Thanks for reminding me.
heard you this morning on my radio in Hadlyme Connecticut. This page just got bookmarked in Chrome..
I also heard you this morning on the radio and tonight for dinner made the Vegetable Lasagne….. I couldn’t get the oregano however added broccoli and this dish was VERY GOOD. I will be anxious to try others on the list.
Heather
Voted!!
Thank you!
I never had a meal at your house that wasn’t pretty and tasted better, and this page is very nicely done
xo
The pics are beautiful.
great subjects!
lol! I thought you were talking about the food and Italy!! Yikes…
Hi Michelle, Glad to have found your lovely blog via MasalaHerb on Twitter. Hope to see you there! (I’m @spiceboxtravels).
-Linda
Nice to be found! Thanks for reading.
Hey Michelle,
Would love to send you a bottle of our flavoured syrups to try out if you’re interested. Drop me an e-mail if you’re interested!
sure – what’s your e-mail?