Recipe: Mostaccioli

As spring and summer approach, my schedule gets increasingly busy. I have a number of projects that go on during the summer, plus events, the garden, etc things can get a bit stressful and I'm a stress eater. I'm trying desperately to cut down on my sugar intake and am searching for … Continue reading →

Recipe: Pasta with Oil and Garlic / Pasta con Aglio e Olio

Last week the snow melted and I was able to tip toe out into the garden to peek in on the garlic bulbs I planted last November. There's nothing popping through yet, but I'm anxiously awaiting this year's crop, my second. I've planted an "extra sweet" type of garlic and I can't wait to add it to … Continue reading →

Recipe: Traditional Easter Bread

One year, it wasn't until July that I found the last Easter egg that should have been part of my Easter hunt. Tucked behind the top of a cushion on my grandmother's red velvet couch which stood watch over her formal living room, the egg's colourful foil covering was an immediate reminder in the … Continue reading →

Recipe: Limoncello

The last few weeks I've seen a few glimpses of spring: a few hours of sunny sky, some higher temperatures, multiple bunny sightings and the birds have started their early morning chirping. The refreshing spring air though, is the best part. It brightens up my day, refreshes me and reminds me … Continue reading →

Guest Post Recipe: Conchiglioni

Jerry Buccilli joins us for his third guest post with An Italian-Canadian Life. If you come from a big, crazy Italian family like ours I am sure you can relate on how hectic day to day life can become. So many things on the go. So many things to do. As much as you’d like to have more time … Continue reading →