The Holidays

This is my favorite time of the year.  Thanksgiving day was filled with family events beginning with a nice walk with Sandy, Nicole, Ryan,Dennis, Courtney and Ramsey the dog.  We had two turkeys this year, one deep fried and the other traditionally baked.  They were both delicious.  Sandy my son-in law cooked the deep fried one and made three pies for dessert. His pumpkin pecan and chocolate pecan were big hits.  Dennis children, Erin, Jason and Courtney joined us this year along with my son Jason and his wife Olga and their two children Sasha and Ben. My daughter Nicole her husband Sandy and their son Ryan were with us to.  I hope all of you had a good Thanksgiving and enjoyed the time spent with family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving!

November has been a busy month.  The book signing at Antonio's Gourmet Market was a success and a good time was had by all of us.  Special thanks to Antonio Salidino and his daughter Brittany for hosting me and to Fran and Bob Giannuzzi for helping out.  Thanks to all of you who purchased a cookbook and to those who participated in the gift basket raffle and soup donations.  We raised $400.00 for the Raleigh Rescue Mission and Leslie Millett from the Mission was very grateful.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our family and friends in North Carolina, New York and Michigan. We are grateful to have you in our lives.

Antonio's Gourmet Market Booksigning