"Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness." – Auguste Escoffier

Italian Wedding Soup traces its origins to Italy, where it was called "Minestra Maritata," meaning "married soup." The name refers to the blending of ingredients like meat and leafy greens, a tradition dating back to ancient Roman times when similar soups were made with whatever was on hand.

This green Greek-style salad highlights ingredients that have been staples in Mediterranean kitchens since antiquity. Dill and feta were commonly paired in Greek home cooking long before tomatoes became widespread, making this fresh, herb-forward salad closer to the oldest forms of Greek salads.

"Never eat the last cutlet from the frying pan. You won’t be satisfied with just one cutlet, and you’ll have to wash the empty frying pan..."

Everything tastes better when it's wrapped in a warm, fluffy hug!