Author Archives: Italian Sister
Crown Royal Maple Finished with a Twist
Nothing says Canadian more than the unique flavour of Maple when it comes to discerning Canadian tastes. As 2015 comes to a close, what better way to celebrate the Holidays than to serve a taste of Canadiana at your next … Continue reading
Tim Horton’s Coffee Painting
Begin Painting with Coffee Medium / Base: A friend of mine sent me a youtube video recently of a woman who paints with coffee. After watching it, I started to do my own research into ‘coffee painting’. There are many, … Continue reading
Honey, Who did you vote for?
Me: “Hey honey, who did you vote for ?” Honey: “I voted for that Italian Catholic chick. I figure that my ass is already governed by one of you, so heck…it may as well be the two of you… :-D” … Continue reading
Vegan Chocolate Cake
“Oh Mom, vegan food can be quite delicious you know”? From the time I first started introducing foods to my daughter many years ago, she had a violent distaste for meat. I tried Gerber starter meats in a jar, I … Continue reading
Missed Job Interview
(names have been changed to protect the identities of the people below) RULE # 1: Show Up: A recent job search for a talented project manager yielded over 150 applicants for a role posted in my department. The criteria was … Continue reading
Vintage and Memories …
Bed-in-a Bag….You’ve seen them. A quilted bedding ensemble complete with pillow shams and matching sheets that come in a clear heavy-duty plastic zip-up bag… My mother has a way of re-purposing almost anything. When it comes to the bed-in-a-bag “baggie”, … Continue reading
il Tombolo
Frills and things. Vintage and lace. Where did our fascination with lace come from? Lace is considered to be one of those feminine wardrobe essentials, synonymous with high-heeled shoes. Attractive, not very practical and likely uncomfortable. That said, why does … Continue reading
Everything you see I owe to Spaghetti…(Sophia Loren)
“Everything you see, I owe to Spaghetti”..(Sophia Loren) If you hadn’t already noticed, my banner picture on this blog is a photo of ‘Sophia Loren’ and her sister ‘Anna Maria Scicolone’. Sophia is the profiled blonde on the left who’s … Continue reading
Zucchini Flowers
Fried zucchini flowers are one of those delicacies that remind me of summer picnics when I was a kid. It seems so stereotypical but most Italians I know, recall the large family picnics at the beach, where every ‘mother’ among the … Continue reading
Mother, Sister, Daughter, Woman…
As Mother; I am Nurturer A Guardian; A Guide As Mother, I am Gentleness A Warmth of Selfless Pride As Mother; I am Teacher I’m Strength; Security A Mother I am Love & Peace I am The Sanctuary As Daughter; … Continue reading