Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Welcome to Appetíto!

Hello everyone and thank you for visiting Appetíto! This is a joint venture from a food-loving brother and sister who grew up in a family where food was a uniting force that brought people together.

Raised as the children of a restaurant-owning father who emigrated from Italy, our family loves to eat, but also eats to love and the culture of food has come to influence our lives in more ways than we could have imagined. Our intention is for the blog to capture that love and appreciation in the form of sharing experiences with our readers. As you peruse Appetíto, readers will find posts covering a variety of topics that aim to illustrate the different ways we have come to take enjoyment from food. To read more about what serves as the inspiration behind Appetíto and to find out a little bit more about the people behind the site, check out the "About Appetíto" tab above! Read on below to learn more about all of our different tabs and feature!



Farmers Market Fun
  • Follow along as we visit local farmer's markets in our hometowns, sharing our favorite vendors, featuring special events and visiting chefs, and talking about when to shop for certain fruits and vegetables at the peak of their seasons.
  • Stay up to date with the latest happenings and goings on in the world of food. From foodie events like the the Artisan Food & Arts Festival or to try and track down your favorite local food trucks, Foodie Events will be on top of it and bring you all of the updates.
  • Foodie TV will keep readers up to speed on what food shows we will be watching each week. We will also spotlight some of our favorite shows and why we watch them. Keep checking this tab and you may come away with a few new additions to your weekly DVR lineup!
  • Lisa's "Lessons Learned through Italian Cooking" series will chronicle her journey from being a baking specialist into a true chef that has tapped into her Italian heritage. Recipes for our favorite Italian classics such as Marinara Sauce and Homemade Meatballs will also be showcased.
  • From entrees to desserts to cocktails and everything in between, the Recipe Box is your resource for all of our tastiest and mouth-watering recipes along with step-by-step "How To's" that will have your kitchen turning out delectable dishes in no time.
  • Ever been to a restaurant and have a fantastic meal and come away thinking "I wish I could make something like that!" Well here is your chance...we are going to highlight some of our favorite restaurant dishes and walk you through how we recreated them right at home in our very own kitchens.

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