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National Tortellini Day! Have some Tortellini Soup for Pasta of the Month~

Posted on February 13, 2017 by HelenFern

It’s National Tortellini Day – a day to celebrate these little, stuffed pastas –  Not to be confused with tortelloni (a big stuffed pasta),  these are round and bite sized morsels of deliciousness.  The region of Bologna claims to have … Continue reading →

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Pasta of the Month – Spaghetti with Classic Pesto Sauce

Posted on August 12, 2016 by HelenFern

I’ve seen a lot of recipes these days for pesto made with spinach or kale.  But what is pesto and where did it come from? The classic version of pesto, AKA Pesto Genovese, originated in Genoa, Italy and

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Pasta of the Month – Chili Mac

Posted on June 21, 2016 by HelenFern

When I was a kid, my dad made us chili mac.  I always thought this was dad’s own invention and we loved it growing up! (But as I learned, it was not his own creation).  As I prepared to write … Continue reading →

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Pasta of the Month – Penne with Carbonara Style Vodka Sauce

Posted on May 16, 2016 by HelenFern

I love pasta – any kind of pasta! Who doesn’t like pasta?  It’s eaten all over the world in some form or another.  Noodles are pasta, but not all pasta is a noodle!   Merriam-Webster (you know, those word experts?) tell … Continue reading →

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