My very first post!!!!


Hi bloggers :) I am so excited to FINALLY be sharing all my foodie adventures. I have wanted to start this for months and it is actually happening!!!! 


As you can see in my introduction, I grew up loving Italian. My family is Italian and that is definitely my mother's specialty. My mom is one of those magical workers that can pretty much take any recipe/idea and just make it outstanding! However, I have to say her Italian is just fantastic and it is what I know & love!!!!! 


Not surprisingly, most of my kitchen skills come from my mom! It took me until my 2nd year of college to realize I wanted to do more than just defrost a frozen dinner or go to the cafe at school ;) Therefore most of my kitchen knowledge came over the phone- which is extremely hard to do when your mom is Italian. I say this because Italians do not use measurements! It is by taste, by eye, and by what your grandmother taught you! 


It seems I was able to gain enough from our phone cooking dates & now I have graduated to foodie status. I am no expert but I do love to cook!...sometimes it works... other times i learn my lessons... but one thing is for sure, I ♥ FOOD!

Italians really enjoy Antipasti and it is a great way to start a family gathering. The key to some of these simple dishes is finding the place that carries the best meats, cheeses, and products! I actually believe that in all aspects of cooking. I do not think you have to buy the most expensive, I just think you should pay attention to each and every ingredient. Ask your grocery store employees for help, ask for a taste of a certain product, and find the flavors you like & want to come out in your meal :)

Roasted Red Peppers, Olives, & Burrata

Various types of Salami & Provolone