Dear Addie,
What a beautiful note. Thanks so much. I appreciate all your kindness. I enjoy all your anecdotes, and heart touching family stories too ...
I am pleased to be here on D.C. too.
I make notes, when I get messages and take a look at other writers, as to what they are looking for recipe wise, and on top of that, I work on the seasonal products we have in Spain and in Italia. I am also going thru all these family recipes, and deciding, what do I put on DC TODAY ? It is a part time job --
About Italia:
Italia: Sicilia, Calabria, Basilicata and Apulia are all in southern Italia, and though they have different topographies and soil, all share the seafront. Therefore, Sicilia is eggplant ( dishes with word Norma or Melazanie ) turf, and Fish rich ! Calabria is very much known for some of its fish varieties ( sword fish, tuna and Rudderfish ), and red chili peps, and Basilicata is mostly forested and mountainuous for The Shepherds ( I Have Never forgotten your son and his desire as a child to be a shepherd ) ... and 13km of coast, and APULIA, has oysters, mussels, eggplant, and shepherds too and an enormous olive oil and olive, wine and vegetable economy. I love Italia ... alot more than Spain, though the Tapas in Spain are alot of fun and it is alot cheaper to live in Madrid than in Italia. However, for me, there is nothing like the aromas of a freshly baked Pasta ! Great wines in both these nations.
Well, I am gratefully appreciative and may you have a rainbow day.
Have a very lovely Easter Holiday ... and you are very beautiful to send such a note.
Thanks,
Sempre.
Margi.