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 | Folks, I wanted to wish everyone who celebrates it the happiest Carnevale (Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras). And the headline? Temperatures have at last climbed back up into what's normal for italy at this time of year, freezing at night (in the hills) and up to about 10 C (50 F) during the day. The snow is gone where we are, and is declining most everywhere else, while vegetables are again making it to the markets. A huge relief for all. | |
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| Carnevale!
Yes, Tuesday the 22nd is Carnevale, also known as Mardigras or Shrove Tuesday, a last occasion to celebrate before Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Truth be told, Italians have been celebrating for several weeks now... Read more
| Favorite Lenten Recipes
Lent is the 40 days before Easter, and is designated by the Catholic Church as a period of spiritual renewal, a time to prepare to celebrate Christ's resurrection. Contrary to popular opinion it's not a time of penance, but the Church does ask that people avoid meats out of respect for Jesus's sacrifice on the Cross, and to share the hardships of the poor... Read more
| Meat Recipes: Graziella's Baked Chicken Breasts
My mother-in-law found this recipe for breaded baked chicken breasts in a cookbook the other day and gave it to me over the phone. The cheese mixed into the breadcrumbs works wonders, but the most important thing is the milk at the beginning, which tenderizes the meat...
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