I was born in New Jersey to first generation Italian parents. Both sets of my grandparents were born in Italy and emigrated to the United States.  They brought with them a love of the Italian culture and Italian traditional cooking. My parents instilled those same values in their children and we all enjoy cooking and learning about our heritage. I learned many of my cooking skills from my parents and grandparents, but I also studied Italian cooking  and made many of the  recipes for my children as they were growing up.  They also enjoy cooking for their families.

Now that I am retired from the teaching profession, I have the time to write a blog and share my information about Italian cooking. Through the years, many people have asked me how to prepare certain dishes and because I am a teacher by trade, I feel that I have the skills to share with you the reader, the techniques for preparing authentic and healthy meals for your family.

If you enjoy Italian food and want to learn the techniques for doing so, then follow my blog. The recipes are simple. everyday meals that you can prepare for your family.  Italian cooking does not have to be expensive or fattening.  Home cooks are usually frugal and use leftovers creatively in new dishes. I will also share with you how to make such recipes healthy, while at the same time, creating delicious food.

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