Monday, 18 December 2023

WHAT ARE YOUR CHRISMAS TRADITIONS-GRANPA LOVED STUFFOLI OR HONEY BUBBLES

 I need to find the recipe.

My daughter Sonya made stuffoli for her Dad one year.

Adolph would eat a whole round stuffoli his mother made by himself.


Always a family favourtie. It brings so many memories of my mother-in-law Concetta making it and of course Adolph eating it.

Adolph did make it  a few times after his mother died.

The torch has been passed to his girls, just saying!

#stuffoli#honeybubbles#granpalovedstuffoli#granpalovedtocook#adolphdimambro#houseofkerrs#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara

Tuesday, 5 December 2023

GRANPA LOVES HOLIDAY TREE PITA AND FLATBREAD NO-COOK APPETIZER RECIPES BY HOUSE OF KERRS

 Sonya from House of Kerrs has posted many recipes during the last few.

The Holidays has always been a time to try new ideas.

House of Kerrs

I am posting her Holiday Tree Pita and Flatbread No-cook appetizer recipe.




These ideas are very sweet especially if a Christmas tree theme is used.

#houseofkerrs#holidaytreepita#holidayflatbreadappetizer#hummus#makingholidayappetizertreats#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro#learninglotsoffunappetizers

GRANPA LOVES HOLIDAY WREATH APPETIZER BY HOUSE OF KERRS

 Sonya from House of Kerrs has posted many wonderful recipes over the last few years.

House of Kerrs

The following recipe is a simple edible festive centerpiece.


What a fun way to present a simple appetizer.


On baguette but I imagine crackers could be used.

Christmas and the festive season has so many great ideas for fun appetizer, buffet and main table dishes.

#houseofkerrs#holidaywrathappetizer#holidayappetizers#ediblefesivecenterpieces#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro#christmasseason

Thursday, 30 November 2023

GRANPA LOVED TO COOK DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON

 I will be revisiting some of Adolph's favourite meals during the festive season.

My daughter Sonya has used several of his recipes and family dishes as well.

Her recipes and food items can be found under House of Kerrs.

So I need to scan her recipes and share here for all to peruse.

I need a trip to Grande Cheese where many good Italian items can be purchased. 

Once most of Christmas preparations are finished like my Christmas Cards I hope to post more on this site.


Adolph's Baccala soup will be one.

Hopefully your Christmas preparations are underway.

#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro#baccalasoup#houseofkerrs#barbaradimambro#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara

Wednesday, 1 November 2023

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS BRING TIME TO CELEBRATE-MAKE GNOCCHI FOR ONE

 Adolph always made gnocchi for one daughter whose birthday is the end of November.

I would be his sous chef. He kneaded the dough. I rolled the dough then cut the pieces with him.

Rolled on a fork or the gnocchi potatoe masher to make the little pieces.

So why I am writing this? Maybe it is time to make some gnocchi again with the cooler weather.

A hardy Ragu sauce on fresh gnocchi!

#gnocchi#makinggnocchiwithAdolph#ragusauceongnocchi#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro


Sunday, 29 October 2023

OCTOBER-GRANPA STARTED TO MAKE SOUPS AND SAUCES

 One of my favourite foods Adolph made were his variety of soups.

Especially his veggie soup. He would make extra when I was working so I could take some for my lunch.

He started to make more homemade noodles and gnocchi which he gave a certain portion to his working daughters.

So yesterday I made a pork roast with potatoes, carrots and squash. Packaged gravy rounded out the flavour of the meal.

Too much food of course so I will probably freeze two dinners for another day. 

#homemadesoup#lovedhisveggiesoup#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro

Thursday, 28 September 2023

THANKSGIVING PREPARATIONS= SHOPPING FOR THE BIG FEAST

 Many items can be bought ahead of the day.

A good buy on a frozen turkey a couple of weeks ago at Freshco.

I cashed in some Optimum Points and bought squash, sweet potato, a fresh bag of potoatoes, brussel sprouts and small potatoes, frozen peas, large carotts and of course the Vanilla Ice Cream for dessert.

So off to Longos today for the Italian sausages to add to the big turkey.

For me Thanksgiving is the Harvest Home meal. What wonderful local vegetables can be bought to honour the local farmers.



And some cut sunflowers to put near my beloved Adolph- Grandpa to you.

#thanksgivingpreparations#thanksgiving#freshontarioveggies#turkey#italiansausage#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro