From the beginning I have always had a passion for cooking. It is something that just makes you feel so much better, because you always know that you can get something wonderful from something so simple. You start off with just a few small ingredients, that don't seem like they have much meaning, and they turn into something immaculate.
Having a love for cooking is something that comes naturally in my family. We are a largely Italian family and this may not come as a big shock, now, but that is a pretty big clue to what I like to cook, and eat, the most. Pasta! Any type of pasta, really. Tomato sauce with ravioli and meatballs, all made from scratch...amazing.
Food is connected to our lives so immensely that we don't even realize it. Every time you turn around there is an event that encompasses food in one way or another. Whether is it going out to eat or having a potluck, there is food at every event. From dating to church events and then all the way to milestones in ones life such as; Birthdays, Graduation, and Confirmation. We, as humans, have a hankering for food and comfort. While most people, at Christmas, celebrate with Ham or Turkey my family, instead, has the ultimate Italian meal. We make; stuffed mushrooms, chopped salad, braciole, prime rib, ravioli, meatballs, Italian sausage, Italian bread, tiramisu, and even cannoli, all from family recipes that have been passed down for generations.
My family likes to make and try new things, quite often. So I am going to be cooking many different types of food; from breakfast to dessert, maybe even some new and exciting beverages, all in the next 14 weeks. So I will be sharing recipes and great new ideas for cooking. While experimenting with family favorites and some new recipes that I have not even tried, myself, I will be sharing recipe secrets and experiences.
Yeah, I have a big Italian/Irish family and yeah, we have pasta pretty much everyday. I'll have them critique this blog as well. No pressure.
ReplyDeleteI also have a passion for cooking. It's a little different for me. I don't use family recipes. I always find my recipes online based on what I feel like eating that day. I mostly cook for myself, but when I am able to, I also cook for my family.
ReplyDeleteMy husband's side of the family is Italian, and I LOVE holidays because my side of the family is English-they love everything bland and we love flavor! My brother-in-law is studying in Phoenix to be a chef, and my husband is a brewer-in-the-making. With Italian blood, he is not happy unless he is in the kitchen cooking something great! I look forward to reading your blog and learning a few things in the process!
ReplyDeleteNow this is rather interesting, especially since I too have a thing for food. I can't wait to see what you come up with in terms of... well, food blogging!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you went along with this and decided to share you love of food with all of us. I look forward to listening to your stories and also maybe even trying some of your recipes. I think that this will be an entertaining blog to read. I know I will definitely learn new things! I am also very glad you are adding desserts in here because I love to bake, not cook! Good luck with cooking for your family. Hopefully they are not too critical!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you have some great recipes. I think everyone has a love for food. It is just that most of us will not admit it. Thanks for sharing Jan
ReplyDeleteI love pasta!! One problem I've had is I'm trying to find a good red sauce to use because my mom is not a intensive cooker and she uses a not-so-good sauce =/ I'd love to try out my own recipe and be able to find something that I really like. I'm excited to follow your fun adventures in the kitchen!
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