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Family Plus Food Equals Love
You'll find plenty of family stories, mouth watering recipes and also some crocheting and crafts. The title of my Blog ties it all together that you...
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Strawberries, Farmers Markets, Plus A "Quick Coffee Fruit Torte" Recipe
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― It’s Memorial Day Weekend and that means the unofficial start of summer. A time to be outside enjoying the warmer weather, having fun, cookouts, and remembering our veterans. As May comes to a close there still is one more honor that we have to... (more)
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Birthday's And Coconut Shrimp Lunch
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― Nestled in the heart of Smithtown, Long Island, sits a restaurant called “The Garden Grill”. I have passed this charming old Victorian country house many times going through town, but never had the pleasure of dining there, until last Wednesday.... (more)
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May is Lupus Awareness Month! Band Together For Lupus!
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― Welcome! This week I am going a little off track and sharing something with you my readers, that I have never written about. I have a chronic illness called, Lupus (SLE). I was diagnosed when I was 45 and have been living with its wrath for over 13... (more)
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Posted 17 days ago
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May Is "National Salad Month" & A "Tricolor Cauliflower Salad" Recipe
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― As we begin the month of May, the weather is getting warmer. This means that you will be outside more and enjoying your days in the sun. As you participate in activities outside, you will want to prepare quick and nutritious meals for your family.... (more)
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"Fritto Misto Festival" And "Mamma's Fried Cardoon" Recipe
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― This weekend is the 8th Annual Fried Foods of Italy Festival called “Fritto Misto all’Italiana“. Thousands of foodies flock to the delightful Le Marche, a town of Ascoli Piceno in Italy, from April 25 - May 1, 2012. The meaning of Fritto Misto... (more)
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Posted 29 days ago
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Celebrate "Earth Day" And A Recipe Made With Carrots, "Copper Pennies"
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― This Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day. In 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated by 20 million people across the United States with Senator Gaylord Nelson as its founder. Senator Nelson realized that the US cities were being choked by smog and the... (more)
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Posted on Apr 20th, 2012
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Tribute to Thomas Kinkade & "Green Bean Casserole"
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― All you have to do is say “The Painter of Light” and mostly everyone knows that you are talking about the beloved Thomas Kinkade who died last Friday at the age of 54. (January 19, 1958 - April 6, 2012) I would love to share and write about... (more)
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Posted on Apr 13th, 2012
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Happy Easter & "Bunny Buns" For Your Holiday Table
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― It’s Spring time on Long Island. You can see the trees budding, the flowers are blooming, the sun is getting warmer, and the air has that hint of freshness that only Spring can bring. Easter falls in the Spring, which is when the earth renews... (more)
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Posted on Apr 6th, 2012
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Palm Sunday & Italian "Braciole" For Dinner
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― Greetings readers! Now that Spring is upon us and my eyes are not deceiving me, it really is the beginning of April. That means that this year Palm Sunday falls on April 1st, or better known as April Fool’s Day. The last time April Fool’s Day... (more)
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Posted on Mar 30th, 2012
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“New York State Maple Festival” & “Maple Raisin-Nut Sticky Buns”
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― Come, taste the Tradition! This weekend is Maple Festival time in New York State. There are so many iconic symbols that illustrate what New York State is known for and Pure Maple Syrup is one of them. New York State is one of 17 states in the USA... (more)
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Posted on Mar 22nd, 2012
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"Girl Scouts" 100th Anniversary! Celebrate With The Green and Cookies
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― Don’t forget to wear green this weekend, it is a celebration! Yes, you guest it, The Girl Scouts USA, are wearing green as it is their 100th anniversary! Oh wait, did you think I was talking about some other celebration wearing green. We can’t... (more)
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Posted on Mar 16th, 2012
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"Welcome Around My Family Table" with "Caponata" & "Baked Tomatoes"
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― The Italian people are very serious about celebrating any type of family gathering. But what is even more serious to them is indulging in delicious foods which are prepared for these occasions. Foods that were passed down from generation to... (more)
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Posted on Mar 10th, 2012
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"Festa della Donna" Celebrate With An "Italian Spinach Ricotta Pie"
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― “La Festa della Donna, “is also called “International Women’s Day,” and it is celebrated on March 8th, which honors the equality of all women. This holiday originates from ancient Rome to celebrate the first day of Spring and the goddess... (more)
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Posted on Mar 1st, 2012
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Meatless Meal For Lent “Penne with Broccoli & Mozzarella”
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― This year, Winter feels like it is Spring here on Long Island. To me personally, it feels like a yo-yo. Some days the temperature is in the 50s or higher and then a few days later it is freezing again. There has been only a few days of my waking up... (more)
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Posted on Feb 24th, 2012
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Celebrate "President's Day" With A "Lemon Meringue Pie"
Family Plus Food Equals Love ― Monday, February 20th, is President’s Day. On this day we celebrate the birthdays of George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. These two President’s were very instrumental in the formation of our country, the United States of America. George... (more)
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Posted on Feb 17th, 2012
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