Happy Valentine's Day...

Sweet things for Valentine's Day...

Buon Compleanno Mamma… Happy Birthday 94th Mom…

Mom's 94th Birthday Celebration was so much fun. The party was a joint effort,  with Paul and Edy making the Eggplant,  Anna made Sausage,  Isa made the Antipasto,  and I made  Lasagna Bolognese. Frances and Mimmo came from Italy to celebrate this special day with us.  Frances and I each made a Cake.  Hers was a Pan Di Spagna filled with Chantilly Cream and topped with Fondant Flowers,  mine was a Coconut Pecan filled with Buttercream and topped with  Fondant and Fresh Flowers.  Representing the fashionista that Mom always was,  and still is,  Moss Purses,  filled with White Roses,  Blue Sea Holly,  and Silver Dollar Eucalyptus,  seemed perfect.  Mom was very happy,  and enjoyed herself.  Surrounded by lots of Family and Friends… It was a very special day…

Compleanno Di Mamma…93! Mom's Birthday… 93!

We celebrated Mom's 93rd birthday this weekend.  It was extra special because Franca and Mimmo are here from Italy to celebrate  with us.  We celebrated Paul's birthday too,  but poor guy,  born just a few days before mom's birthday,  he always has to share the spotlight… I don't think he minds though,  it's us girls who really like to feel special for our birthdays. It was a fun night with good food and two cakes for two very special people!

Fare le Tagliatelle Con Mamma... Making Tagliatelle With Mom...

Mom's favorite meal these days is definitely Pasta... especially fresh,  Homemade Pasta.  She enjoys helping and I enjoy having her help,  and spending  time together... This time we made Traditional  Egg Dough, then rolled and cut it into Tagliatelle... It made her very happy...