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Date: Aug. 1st 2008
Category: Flavour of the Month, Pies and Tarts, The Travelling Cream Puff
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Happy August, my friends!
This is a short post to let you know that I’m heading to Italy to visit my family for three weeks! I will be gone for almost all of August.
While I am Canadian in every sense, I cannot deny the bond I feel with the country where my parents were born. As beautiful as Canada is, there is something deeply satisfying and comforting going back to Italy and knowing that it’s the place where my history lies.
I will miss you! Take care and be sure to enjoy as much cooking and baking as you can while I’m away. I expect to have tonnes of posts to catch up on.
For the Flavour of the Month, I leave you with the same cookbook that I chose last month just because I loved it so much.
And to whet your sweet tooth, I leave you with this glorious Rose and Orange-Scented Honey-Nut Tart.
Un grande bacio! A big kiss!
Ciao!
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08/2/08 at 12:51 am
exciting, enjoy!
08/2/08 at 12:53 am
Have a fabulous time Ivonne…and when you get back it will almost be preseason!
08/2/08 at 1:47 am
I know your family is from the south Ivonne, but if by some odd chance you find yourself in the north with some free time, you would be most welcome as our guest. Buon viaggio
08/2/08 at 5:29 am
The crust of that pie makes me want to weep
08/2/08 at 6:12 am
Safe trip!
08/2/08 at 6:45 am
Oh my, how lovely!! Ivonne, have a WONDERFUL time in Italy - enjoy every minute of your time with your family :0)
08/2/08 at 7:02 am
Ciao Ivonne…
My husband is Italian and we are leaving in 1 week for Italy - I have been many times before but this will be my first time to the South, where his family is from (just outside of Soverato, a small town called Sant’ Andrea Jonio). I’m really excited! It will be neat to see where is roots are from as well, and his family still owns a home there and I can’t wait to see it! Have a great time!
p.s…love your blog and have made many of your recipes..my in-laws have been impressed at my cooking but they don’t know my secret! The cannoli cake has been a big hit!
Ciao! xo Kim
08/2/08 at 8:23 am
As always a wonderful looking (i bet tasty as well) tart. Have a great time in Italy
08/2/08 at 8:58 am
Have a wonderful time, Ivonne!
08/2/08 at 9:47 am
I feel the same way about England!
Have a wonderful trip!
08/2/08 at 10:32 am
Have a wonderful trip! Take lots of pictures for us!
08/2/08 at 11:04 am
I’m jealous! Enjoy your time in Italy!
08/2/08 at 11:36 am
Have a wonderful time!
Paz
08/2/08 at 2:25 pm
Have a great time in Italy! I feel the same about England…
That tart looks beautiful!
Cheers,
Rosa
08/2/08 at 3:56 pm
Bon Voyage!!
08/2/08 at 7:10 pm
Oh I know what you mean about that is where your roots lie etc….mine do as well and there is some sort of pull that makes one want to be there.
Your blog is my favorite!
Enjoy your family…and Buon Ferragosto!
Lisa
08/2/08 at 8:35 pm
I was just looking at this recipe in Blue Eggs… her picture of it is incredible, and yours certainly does it justice as well!
Have an amazing time! And thanks for mentioning my Magazine Monday post - I had twice as many views that day because of your link!
-Oakley
08/3/08 at 12:06 am
Buon viaggio e buon divertimento.
08/3/08 at 6:31 am
Have a safe trip. Enjoy the family and the food!
08/3/08 at 12:17 pm
Have a great time in Italy!
08/3/08 at 4:03 pm
Have a wonderful time Ivonne.
08/3/08 at 9:00 pm
(sigh) What a wonderful vacation. Enjoy!!
08/4/08 at 1:19 pm
Happy holiday. Im sure you ll enjoy it and have fun trying new italian sweets. why din t you visit Malta it s a few kilometers awa y from Sicily
ha ha I m from Malta if u didn t realise. Bon Voyage !!!!!
08/4/08 at 9:19 pm
yummmmmmm~ I want some!
08/5/08 at 3:00 pm
Have a wonderful trip, Ivonne!
08/6/08 at 9:26 am
Have a fabulous trip Ivonne and come back full of new ideas!
08/6/08 at 9:21 pm
this looks really good!
08/7/08 at 8:23 am
Sono così geloso di voi. Non sono mai stato in Italia, ma può quasi parlare la lingua. Hanno un tempo meraviglioso!
(I’m so jealous of you. I have never been to Italy, but can almost speak the language. Have a wonderful time!)
08/7/08 at 8:43 am
Have a great time!! Jealousy sets in…
08/8/08 at 1:03 pm
Spend a very happy holiday in Italy! (In fact, it’s almost impossible not to do it…)
08/9/08 at 2:33 am
As a first-time visitor, I fell in love with this site, full of ideas and beautiful photos. Baking has long remained my passion, and I’m constantly on the lookout for good recipes. I especially enjoy baking with my kids, and will share this blog with them, too. I’m sure they will be intrigued.
08/9/08 at 5:27 pm
You must be enjoying your time in Italy as I write this. Looking forward to hearing all your stories when you get back.
08/15/08 at 8:36 am
If you can (unless your family grows them), buy a zpangulu (anguria) from the guy on the side of the road just outside of Polistena (or the weekday market in Cittanova).. they weigh an absolute tonne but the work to carry it home is worth it, they are so sweet!
Buon viaggio!
08/17/08 at 4:36 pm
Safe journey, my friend. Can’t wait for your return to read about your trip.
08/19/08 at 12:46 pm
It is a lovely tart…
Have a wonderful holiday and I hope you have perfect weather to go with perfect food!
08/21/08 at 6:26 am
Oh have such a wonderful time in Italy with your family! Looking forward to the stories when you return!
08/22/08 at 2:12 pm
Enjoy your vacation! Can’t wait for more recipes when you return.
08/24/08 at 2:28 am
Enjoy your italian holiday! I’ll come to Toronto at the beginning of october for 3 month. I hope to meet you there! Baci a presto.
08/25/08 at 12:42 am
I won’t be cooking and baking a lot, but I sure will be eating a lot!!! LOL. I hope you are having a great time with family in Italy. :o)
08/27/08 at 9:48 am
OT: just to let you know that I will be recommending your blog on my website during BlogDay2008.
I just looooove your blog.
Looking at the pictures makes me hungry!
Thanks to you I spend more time in the kitchen ;o)
Enjoy your holiday!