While happily retired, the most perfect job in the world found me. I am the Italian Food Artist – a title created…
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condiments/pickles/jams/jelliesfamily/life/loveItalian by Night
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appetizercheeseitalian foodquick breads and muffins
Sun – Dried Tomato and Cheddar Tea Bread and serving up Italian
by Michelleby MichelleI have been so excited to tell you this story. A year ago, Liz Rowe, owner of Urban Deli invited me to have a chat with her,…
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I can not believe that it is Labour Day. Time seems to travel at a faster pace for me in the country.…
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appetizeritalian foodsalads and vegetables
Vegetable Antipasta and a weekend of entertaining
by Michelleby MichelleRalph and I entertained all weekend. We love having friends and family come to visit ‘over-night’. There is something wonderful about sharing…
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family/life/love
An Italian Feast prepared by Master Chef Axel Begner and me
by Michelleby MichelleMaster Chef Axel Begner, co-owner of Opera Bistro, invited me to cook with him for this year’s fund-raising event in support of the…
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italian foodpasta/risotto
Vegetable Lasagne with Variegated Oregano and Hand Crushed Tomatoes
by Michelleby MichelleEvery gardener has her favorites. I can not resist anything that has a variegated leaf, including my herbs! Variegated oregano grows in a lovely…
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italian foodpasta/risotto
Jumbo Shrimp Marinara, Praline and Chocolate Chip Vanilla Ice Cream and Fly Bites
by Michelleby MichelleI can’t begin to tell you how guilt ridden I feel on the days that I don’t have time to write a…
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The weather has been brutal for the last several weeks. I am sitting in my office listening to the wind smash on the…
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On such a dark and dreary day I can’t help dreaming of warmth, sunshine, summer and what else – ripe local tomatoes! Soon…
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MARINARA SAUCE makes 2 cups 28 ounces best quality diced plum tomatoes ¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves coarsely chopped…