Italian Inspiration On a Budget

Enticed by the fragrant aromas in a long time family owned Italian grocer...our mother brought us into this neighborhood specialty food purveyor Shoppe. It was sheer delight just to stand there and have those delicacies fill your nostril's...

Welcome now fast forwarded to my kitchen...trying to replicate the beautiful tasty finds from any grocery store of fine Italian Tidd-Bits, however, nothing would equal the experience from that childhood memory of Alesci's on Kinsman Ave...

Always mindful of budget stretching & the delish factor to feed a large family - the Italian menu was not going to be forfeited tonight. I came up with a recipe, that to this day my granddaughter also has asked for...WOW!

Hey Mom...'what's your Pasta Salad recipe?'

You’ve got to be impressed because even the boys have been handy in their kitchen's whipping up 'Mom's Pasta Salad'. This recipe filled a very large bowl & was the summer staple of their youth - nothing more satisfying than a DELISH colorful and cool summer salad with extra helpings to fill your plate. Yes, this reinvented 'Alesci's' olive antipasti salad has found it's way into the hearts of [my adult's]...and it's such a a good feeling!

Create a Relevant 'Vintage' Recipe

Writing a down what you remember from your favorite childhood meals or treats is a beautiful thing to experience...and will fascinate your family to cherish and connect with. It's interesting how the palate awakens a sense of warmth in the heart & the mind - a connection that will last for a lifetime, if we take the time to maintain relevant relationships.

Choose your ingredients well...let them be fresh, as organic as possible, in season, budget friendly and create a great meal that will be passed down from one generation to another generation...

DELISH!