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My love affair with Italian cooking began about 35 years ago when I married into a large Italian family, overflowing with talented cooks. Throughout the early years of my marriage, I had the opportunity to learn the basics of Italian cuisine, and to perfect traditional family recipes. Later, my family moved to Milan, Italy, where we resided for eight years. During these years we traveled Italy extensively, savoring all the different regional cuisines, while developing a greater appreciation for the country's culture, history and it's people.

The essence of Italian cooking today is simplicity. One uses the freshest seasonal ingredients possible, and then uses basic cooking techniques to simply enhance the natural flavor of the food. While living in Italy, I spent many hours each week browsing through the market stands overflowing with the vibrant colors of each season's bounty. I learned to keep "an Italian kitchen" during this period, and to plan my daily menu only after visiting the local market or grocery to see what was fresh that day. Although I am now living in North America, I often continue this tradition of visiting my local green grocer looking for inspiration for that day's dinner.

It was during this period while in Italy, that my kitchen became truly Italian, and I learned to prepare everything from breads to pastas, and anything in between. Living in Italy also taught me that dining "Italian Style" was more than merely eating. When one sits down at an Italian table, time is taken to savor each course, to visit with those sharing your meal, and to relax after a busy day. Italians learn to appreciate good food when they are young, and eating continues to be one of each day's pleasures even as they grow to adulthood. Italian women all seem to share a passion for food, which is probably why life in Italy has always revolved around the kitchen. Recipes are passed down through generations, and every holiday revolves around family favorite recipes.

My passion for Italian food, has led me to collect hundreds of personal recipes throughout the years that I will share onsite in my Recipe Collection. I do believe in making everything from scratch in my own kitchen, but I certainly understand that others prefer shortcuts due to limited time in their busy days. I will try and offer ideas for cutting steps whenever possible in my recipes for those who would prefer this help. I continue to develop my culinary techniques each week, and will gladly share tips I learn as well as the recipes I create as this site develops.

Through this site, I hope to share both my love of Italian cooking, as well as the customs involved in the preparation and sharing of a typical Italian meal. I plan on exploring the regional cuisine throughout Italy, and the seasonal specialties unique to each area. I hope to inspire everyone to try new recipes, and to fully experience the joy of Italian cooking. As this site develops, I will be adding in new recipes and articles weekly, as well as periodic reviews of cookbooks. Please Email Me with any specific requests, suggestions or questions. If I do not have the answer myself, I'll try to find a source who will.