Tag Archives: Food

a mardi gras of CHOCOLATE ! CHOCOLATE! CHOCOLATE!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Virginia

…and so it begins.  Wait! Not yet… … one more sip of decadently delish dark chocolate… So, for real, tomorrow is ASH WEDNESDAY.  Which means?  LENT BEGINS. Which means? NO MORE CHOCOLATE FOR 40 DAYS (if you, like me, give … Continue reading →

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….ice cream? gelato?… it’s all good!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Virginia

“My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy the ice cream on your plate.“  Thornton Wilder (1897 – 1875) While visiting Italy a few years ago, one of my travel buddies was really into … Continue reading →

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…on baking cakes (& smoke-filled kitchens)

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Virginia

Ok, so last month my older brother had his birthday & Virginia The Baker got busy making a cake for his celebratory visit. His choice: a chocolate layer cake with our Mama’s Icing (a yummy it- takes-a-long-time-to-make white icing from … Continue reading →

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… on Grace Before Meals (& Round Tables : )

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Virginia

As we enter Holy Week (just a few more days of Lent!) instead of posting a movie something, today i would like to focus on Food. what? yep. Food – MEALS (& how we eat them.) Remember the Last Supper?  … Continue reading →

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