Sunday is a day for family, food and laughter. Growing up, to be invited to our family Sunday meals was a complete honor. My mother and grandmother would start early in the morning picking fresh veggies and herbs from grandpa’s magnificent garden. The first course was a delicious antipasto platter, followed by homemade pasta with meatballs, and a third course of turkey or a hearty roast. The feast lasted all day! Meatballs were my all-time favorite. Of course, meatballs traditionally are not gluten free, so I had to improvise. Below is my grandmother’s meatball recipe with a twist! A slightly lighter, gluten free version the whole family can enjoy. (more…)
There is much for us all to learn from the Italian love of eating food together and exchanging the news of the day. This is a favorite recipe that transports me straight to Tuscany, grilled fish with potatoes, tomatoes and olives with a generous pouring of fresh olive oil. (more…)
Lizanne sono in vacanza a Italia – Day Nine This month we will share some “postcards” from Italy where Lizanne is enjoying the country of her grandparents and some memories Read more…
Lizanne sono in vacanza a Italia – Day Eight This month we will share some “postcards” from Italy where Lizanne is enjoying the country of her grandparents and some memories Read more…
Lizanne sono in vacanza a Italia – Day Seven This month we will share some “postcards” from Italy where Lizanne is enjoying the country of her grandparents and some memories Read more…