10 Replies to “Visiting Friends and Sharing Food”

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    Great post Staci, I had a favourite dish at my favourite Italian restaurant it was an eggplant dish. This one looks yum.

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      I love eggplant. I also often order it at Italian restaurants, usually because I don’t make it often at home (the family aren’t fans). There’s also an eggplant dish at a Chinese restaurant that I’ve become quite fond of. I wish more people would give it a chance; it’s an under-appreciated food.

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    I’m with your kids – hate eggplant. But I can deal with zucchini. Also loving Bleeding Heart!

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      Eggplant might be my favorite “vegetable” (because technically it’s a fruit… or it might be a berry; I can’t remember). I can’t believe, given your penchant for gardening, that there’s a vegetable you don’t like! It’s good with zucchini, too. But I think you’ll have to roast the zucchini little longer, especially if it’s a bigger one.

      Glad to hear you’re enjoying Bleeding Heart. I’d love to know what you think once you’ve finished it.

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    That was a fun post, and I loved the recipe. I copied it down and am going to give it a try. What I remember most about growing up Italian was family around the table with lots of good conversation and laughter. Thanks for the smile and congrats on the book! 🙂

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      That’s pretty much my childhood, too. I even use the phrase, “love and laughter, food and fun” in some of my bios (when I discuss family life). You’ll have to let me know what you think of the eggplant. And thanks for the well-wishes on the novel!

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    Staci – I’m so glad to have you join me. (I can’t wait to try that recipe.)

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      It was fun, writing that post for you and having the chance to “meet” new people. When you try that recipe, let me know what you think. I hope you like it!

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    Visited Joan’s blog. Nice post, great recipe.

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      Thanks, Michele. Can’t wait to hear what you think of the recipe, considering you don’t eat cheese!