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Baked Shrimp with Lemon and Oregano
Oreganata di Gamberi al Forno PREHEAT OVEN TO 400º COOKIE SHEET COVERED WITH FOIL 18 JUMBO SHRIMP – peeled, deveined, tails left on ¾ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 2 CUPS BREAD CRUMBS – unflavored or flavored 4 GARLIC CLOVES – minced 4-5 TBS LEMON JUICE – freshly squeezed 1 TBS DIRED OREGANO – or Continue reading
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APPLE BREAD PUDDING with CARAMEL SAUCE
PREHEAT OVEN TO 325º GREASE 9X13-INCH BAKING DISH 1 LARGE LOAF FRENCH BREAD – 10 cups of small cubes 2 TBS BUTTER – unsalted 2 APPLES – quartered, sliced into ¼-inch thick slices – 2 cups 1 CUP BROWN SUGAR – packed w extra for sprinkling ½ TSP CINNAMON – or more to taste PINCH Continue reading
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Happy Veterans Day!
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation was signed. November 11 is significant because it marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, which is when an armistice was signed between the Allied nations and Germany at “the eleventh hour of Continue reading
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APPLE BREAD PUDDING w CARAMEL SAUCE
PREHEAT OVEN TO 325º GREASE 9X13-INCH BAKING DISH 1 LARGE LOAF FRENCH BREAD – 10 cups of small cubes 2 TBS BUTTER – unsalted 2 APPLES – quartered, sliced into ¼-inch thick slices – 2 cups 1 CUP BROWN SUGAR – packed w extra for sprinkling ½ TSP CINNAMON – or more to taste PINCH Continue reading
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Happy Birthday in Heaven, Dad!
My Father gave me the greatest gift any Father can give, love, support and emotional security. Happy Birthday, in Heaven, Dad! Not far from Torrita di Siena, on a hill between Valdichiana and Val d’Orcia, lies Montefollonico, the charming medieval hamlet, where my Father was born. Montefollonico is surrounded by 13th-century brick walls. The village Continue reading
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Voting in the United States
Today, most American citizens over the age of 18 are entitled to vote in federal and state elections, but voting was not always a default right for all Americans. The United States Constitution, as originally written, did not define specifically who could or could not vote—but it did establish how the new country would vote. Article 1 of the Constitution Continue reading
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AUTUMN IN OUR WORLD
As we traipse around in this beautiful season of Autumn, with the trees colorful and in full transformation and with the upcoming all-American festivity of Thanksgiving I started thinking, for many reasons, about gratitude and all the things I am especially grateful for. It is the perfect time now as we think about gathering with Continue reading
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A DAY TO HONOR THE DEAD!
The 1st of November is a national holiday in Italy, known as Tutti i Santi or Ognissanti, which celebrates All Saints Day and is followed by All Souls Day on the 2nd of November, a day devoted to honor loved ones who have passed away. Il Giorno dei Morti begins first at dawn with a Continue reading
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November 1st is a special holiday in Italy known as All Saints’ Day, or “Ognissanti” in Italian. It’s an official national holiday where Italians celebrate all the saints of the Catholic Church.
The tradition of All Saints’ Day began around the 9th century, and today, it is a festive occasion. Many Italian families attend mass at their local parish and then enjoy a long, delicious lunch with family and friends. The lunch can vary by region and family, but one popular dish is “Pane dei Santi,” or Continue reading
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CHEDDAR CHEESE TREATS
A savory snack that gives a mouthful of flavor. 12 OZ (3 CUPS) SHARP CHEDDAR HEESE – shredded 1 ½ CUPS FLOUR (6 1/3 OZ) 1 TBS CORNSTARCH 1 ¼ TSP COLEMAN’S MUSTARD PINCH OF SALT QUICK GRIND OF BLACK PEPPER PINCH OF CAYENNE – or to taste ½ CUP USALTED BUTTER – chilled, cut Continue reading
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