Special occasions like birthdays warrant birthday cakes.
A granddaughter turns 16 so of course a special birthday cake for her.
Wonderful cake with very sweet icing.
A small celebration due to COVID restrictions.
Fun can be had in small doses.
And Granpa always liked to celebrate!!
#birthdays#sweetsixteen#birthdaycakes#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro
Adolph loved to cook. Now Sonya has picked up the torch of trying new dishes.
I had the benefit of a barbecue at Natasha's home Saturday. Then some meals Sunday by delivery by Sonya.
Cooking for one is mundane. So one take out meal once or twice a month helps too.
Joining up with family under safe public health protocols supports a positive meal time.
#eatingalone#joiningfamily#goodhomecookedmeals#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro
Not able to eat out and only order in, I really appreciate a BBQ at one of the girls' houses.
As a single I am allowed to be with one other household.
So outdoor barbecues work for distance, fresh air and a certain amount of safety for all.
My favourite is BBQ steak.
My last BBQ went in the garbage last year as it was falling apart. So I depend on others for my BBQ needs.
How about you? Do you like outdoor eating and BBQs?
#BBQ#steakonthebarbie#outdooreatingissoulful#barbecuesworkforcovidtimes#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
Cooking for one sucks.
So last night curb side pickup from Mr. Greek at Rutherford and Bathurst.
Kalamari with potaotoes and some garlic bread.
Can't wait for patio dining again.
But take out works for me for now.
#mrgreek#curbsidepickup#kalamari#garlicbread#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro
It takes lots of photos and research to keep a blog going.
So today I reviewed all the photos and previous writing for this blog.
Anticipating some jaunts to farms over the summer, I want to be ready to continue some posts on this site.
Meanwhile it was exhausting so am having a strawberry homemade sundae tonight to help with the mood.
Not Italian cooking but fun eating.
#strawberrysundae#eatingforfun#reflectivethoughtsbybarbara#barbaradimambro
We always included a blend of Canadian and Italian traditions at Easter.
A homemade pasta dish. Could be fresh egg noodles with a ragu sauce or lasagna.
Lamb with rosemary potatoes. Ham with pineapple slices. Sausage. Chicken breasts
A variety of vegetables. Rapini, carrots, corn, veggies and dip
Desserts with a bunny, easter theme.
An egg hunt for the grandchildren. Easter treats and a little money for them.
This year will be no Easter hunt due to COVID lockdown. Not a big gang at the table. Going to one home as I am allowed because I live alone.
Adolph always loved his canascione. Sonya made it for him last year. She has been trying many of her Dad's recipes. He loved it.
This year she is making his homemade lasagna. Natasha is making some cookies and cupcakes.
So like any traditions they change as we go along. But mostly they are connected to family.
We make and eat food that our family members love.
#eastertraditions#cancscione#lamb#hamwithpineapple#lotsofveggiesforafeast#makingItalianfood#makingcanadianfood#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro
Soups.
Roast with potatoes and gravy.
Muffins using up items in the fridge or freezer. Just made some with blueberries and apple!
Homemade sauce frozen to use in one person portions of a pasta dish. Tried some dried gnocchi lately but not as good as homemade then frozen ones.
Hot coffee or tea with the ability to warm one's hands.
With March coming in next week, starting to see the tail end of winter or not.
Sometimes the Spring weather takes its time to find us.
I seem to like veggies more than fruit anyway. So fresh veggies or frozen add to a meal. I find if I can roast them with my oven meal makes for less work. Also roasted, more vitamins are maintained.
Veggies go well with an oven frittata! Nice hot meal with lots of nutrients.
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So warm cooking continues unless busy with a project then a quick sandwich for dinner. Last night had liverwurst on rye bread with grape tomatoes. Hit the spot.
So has is your winter eating going?
#wintereating#barbcooksforone#usingitemsfromthefridge#homemadesauce#hotdrinkskeepthehandswarm#likingveggiesmorethanfruit#granpalovestocook#adolphdimambro#barbaradimambro#keepingthebloggoingwithoutAdolphisaloveproject
