Food, Gratitude and Joy, Italy

Day 178 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Gelato

I don’t think it’s overstating to say that no trip to Italy is complete without at least several stops for gelato.

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Day 52 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Cooking Classes

We booked a class and spent a couple of hours learning and laughing as we sliced and diced our way to a delicious meal to take home.

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Day 37 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Leftover Party Food

I opened the fridge to figure out what to have for lunch and realized I am grateful for leftover party food.

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Day 33 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Olive Oil

If you’ve never cooked with olive oil, you may be surprised to know it can even be used in baking.

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Day 29 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Soup

I always make WAY too much ... so I pour the extra into containers and freeze ‘em ...

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Day 25 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Mexican Food

Today I am grateful for Mexican food … which shocks me and brings me joy.

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Day 21 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Farmers Markets

Our neighborhood market isn't a huge, but it’s got a little of everything.

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Day 18 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Fresh-baked Bread

I found a recipe last fall that offered “no knead” bread. I was skeptical.

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Day Three – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Avocados

I met Greg when I was almost 50. When we got together, I had never even tasted an artichoke or an avocado.

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Day Two – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Lemons

I am now grateful for the dozens of pucker-producing peels, and the prospect of having homemade limoncello for Valentine’s Day brings me great joy!