MARCH-TIME FOR A ZEPPOLE FOR ST. JOSEPHS

 

They are so good this time of year. For St. Josephs.

I bought two at Longos as a weekend treat for me.

The cherry ones are the best.

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DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE GREENHOUSES IN THE WINDSOR AREA

 Buying Canadian fruit and veggies is always a challenge in the winter.

Our buy Canadian campaign had a segment on the Greenhouses in the Windsor area. University of Windsor was featured.

I learned so little that it has made me interested in the endeavors in that part of Ontario 

Greenhouse growing at home for year round food.

#greenhousesinontario#windsorgreenhouses#universityofwindsor#foodsourcesinontario#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro

BUY CANADAIN- A MOVEMENT IS UNDERWAY ACROSS THE NATION

 Due to the threat lurking of American tariffs, Canadians are coming together coast to coast to coast as Team Canada.

We will always have our own regional identities but to support each other as Canadians supporting Canadians during this time is endearing.

Whether the tariffs come to be we have lost our innocence that all America is our friend and ally.

We will protect our own and ally with the countries like Mexico, Great Britain, the European Union, Australia, India, New Zealand and so many other countries in the world that have our back and we have their back.

Viva Canada. Canada the true north strong and free.

#buyCanadain#avoidingthefalloutofthreatenedAmericantariffs#wearethetruenorthstrongandfree#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro

PRODUCE AT THE GROCERY STORE-HOW MUCH COMES FORM ELSEWHERE

 Watermelons from Brazil.

Avocados from Mexico.

Some Hot House Tomatoes.

Much of the fruit and vegetables right now are from the USA. When there are tariff retaliations, the price will go up to the point consumers will not buy them.

So the workers in the States where the produce comes from will lose their jobs.

Not a win-win situation.

We can only hope it is short lived.

No Canada does not want to be the 51st state. I would rather not eat strawberries in Winter. I can survive.

#costoffoodmaygoupwiththetariffs#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS ARE ALWAYS TIMES FOR GOOD EATING

 Adolph's birthday was the 7th and mine is the 22nd. My son-in-law also celebrates the same day.

Colleagues and friends celebrate in January as well.

So a nice family day out at Joia in Newmarket. I had a good chicken pasta dish. The grandkids had their pizza special.

There is always cake to end a good meal.

#birthday#januarybirthdays#celebratinglifewithagoodcake#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

GOODBYE TO 2024

 Celebrating Christmas with the family.

New Year's will be a party of one.

Bought some goodies at one of my favourite stores- Longos.

Some Ribs. A garden salad. Bananas. Nanaimo bars.

Garlic Bread for the oven grill.

Ready made garlic mashed potatoes.

Cheaper than take out and some items to use in the New Year like my shrimp ring.

Wine and liqueurs in the house. Probably toast the New Year with some amaretto.

What food journeys will I make in 2025? Time will tell.

Happy New Year everyone.

#by3to2024#longosforfooditems#ribs#readymademashedpotatoes#nanaimobars#garlicbreadfortheoven#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro

CHRISTMAS 2024- GRANDPA WAS MISSED!

So I always put an extra Christmas Cracker in the spot where Adolph would sit. Sophia notices it and loves the idea. I try to keep him in the event by not being morbid.

The appetizer table included veggies, pickles, fruit, hot appetizers, cheese and crackers.

Sophia took a photo of the food.

Along with the traditional turkey, my homemade stuffing, gravy and mashed potatoes, other dishes included peas the way Adolph made them, corn, brussel sprouts, sweet potato, carrots sliced,  fennel, roasted red peppers and Italian sweet sausages from Longos.. Fresh cranberry sauce as a garnish.

I made candy bags with goodies as name tags. The gum was a hit. Beverages of choice- white and red wine, water, pop for the kids and a vodka-cranberry drink.

Dessert was tuxedo cake, strawberry shortcake, vanilla ice cream, cookies and dishes of candies. If wanted a candy cane as well. Coffee for all who wanted one.

The Di Mambro/Guglielmi/Kerr gang.

Yes there is always fruit.

A good feast and family fun. Christmas 2024.

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