On the third day of Christmas… Thinking up some appetizers for New Year’s Eve? Try our Spinach Balls. We served them on Christmas Eve, and switched them up for our gluten-free friends. The recipe is taken from “MaMa Mia Cucina”, substituting bread for gluten-free bread. A healthier fat may also be substituted, such as Earth […]
Read MoreThe 2nd Day of Christmas – The Gift of Soup
On the 11th Day of Christmas, enjoy the gift of “Soup”. My chicken vegetable tortellini soup recipe as written for the 2012 January/February editions of The Chester County Women’s Journal. Nourish yourself, nourish others, share in a meal, and enjoy the warmth from the inside out. Feel the comfort. Chicken Vegetable Tortellini Soup 3 tablespoons olive oil […]
Read MoreThe 1st Day of Christmas – Baccala Recipe in commemoration of The Feast of the 7 Fishes
Today, December 26, 2011, marks the beginning of the traditional 12 Days of Christmas, and continues through January 6, in celebration of the Epiphany. The Epiphany is otherwise known as ‘The Little Christmas’, and the day the Wise Men followed the ‘star’, and arrived, bearing gifts to the newborn baby Jesus. As we celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas, continue […]
Read MoreMaMa Mia Cucina Book Launch 2011
A note of gratitude for each of you, and to each of you who joined me on October 20, 2011 at Bloomingdale’s in King of Prussia for the official book launch of the new revised edition of “MaMa Mia Cucina”. The Cooking Demonstration Menu included ‘Noni’s Spaghetti Sauce’ (or Tomato Gravy as they say here […]
Read MorePearfect Time of Year
A Pearfect Time of Year – by Cynthia Goch ~ as written for Christina Pirello at Christina Cooks Sunday, October 30, 2011 This time of year, the apple gets a lot of attention. But what about the pear? The harvest season is one of apples…and…pears. Pears are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, […]
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