It has been more then 30 years since I last visited Winnipeg, Manitoba. But every time I make or eat these cho

Since I arrived here in Canada I've been indulging in some of the not-so-healthy choices you can find in North

I've been in Canada for two weeks, and yesterday afternoon my daughter and I decided to go check out, an Itali

I've been in Canada for two weeks now and it's been a wonderful two weeks! I have reconnected with friends in

If someday someone would have said to me that I would one day be fighting over the last pea in a bowl, I would

Thinking about my childhood always brings a smile to my face, because I think I was blessed with a great one.

When I first came to Italy, remember we are talking over 20 years ago, nobody back home talked about bruschett

I know it isn't friday, and you are probably thinking "doesn't she usually do desserts on Friday? today it'

When I first moved to Italy, I missed everything from my homeland, Canada.  I missed my family, friends,

For the white sauce, since you use so little, I bought a good ready to go at the supermarket or if you prefer

Left out the cooking time, because it is sitting time needed.

The best pizza I ever had was at my mother-in-law's brother's house. My husband, our 2 daughters and I usuall

After living in Italy  for over 25 years, I like to think I know this country , the people and the food quite

You will probably have sauce left over and it is delicious even with ordinary pasta.

Since I've been living in Italy pizza is probably one of the most delicious dishes around. Ok,  I can't even

If there is one thing that I haven't been able to live without since moving to this country, it's tomatoes. To

May 1st  in Italy is the equivalent to Labour day in Canada and the United States,  so needless to say it is

Well I have to say in my house any lasagna is a good lasagna.  So since asparagus is in season now, why not c

Remember that saying  "beans, beans are good for the heart, the more you eat the more you fart?"  Well, I us

  Muffins, oh how I love muffins, for years I could never find a muffin, for that matter  I could never

I think one of the things I truly enjoy about Italy is that there is a season for every vegetable. Now  after

It's already Easter, last time i checked it was Christmas..  I don't mind though because I really like Easte

Hi to all, I'm writing this post for one main reason, which is to let you all know that I'm going to slightly

If you are anything like me you are constantly asking yourself  "so what the heck do I make today?"  We are

On Easter children receive chocolate bunnies or chicks, and adults?  Well this year, how about treating yours

So here we are ready to make the white crepe cheese cannelloni. The crepe recipe can be seen from monday's cre

  Since Easter is just two weeks away, I thought I would share with you,  the out-of-this-world  Italia

I can honestly say that I'm not a fish lover, but shrimp, yeah, I like shrimp. I love going to those steak hou

One of the best dishes in Italian cooking (in my opinion) are the appetizers and with the appetizers come fres

I think one of my favourite Italian dishes must be appetizers, probably because a lot of them are made with ve

Desserts?  Who doesn't love a delicious, tasty homemade, soft, moist cake?  Especially if that amazing cake

A creamy vegetable risotto has to be the next best thing to pasta.  Just like most of the Italian dishes I ha

In early 1900's my maternal grandfather emigrated to Canada from a little town in the South of Italy. He marri

This is probably one of the most well known Italian dishes.  Full of all good healthy ingredients.  I think

If you prefer a vegetable calzone just leave out the pancetta.

*Any type of jam can be used, but I find raspberry, blueberry, apricot, peach or a wild fruit mixture work the