“…maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store…”
“…maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store…maybe Christmas means a great deal more…” — the Grinch
Whenever we are struck with a sentiment, we are fond of saying in jest, “…it’s a good thing that we are not emotional…” The truth is that the slightest nod sets us off and indeed our emotions are on high alert at this time of the year.
A dear friend of mine goes to stores that have Lay-A-Way programs and offers to pay the balances on gifts for people she will never know. She does it un-announced and un-heralded. She does it for the sheer joy of doing something that grows her heart. She stirs my emotions and inspires my thoughts.
For Cold Winter Nights & Family Gatherings of All Kinds
I like to think of food as a unifying element in life. The act of preparing, serving, and savoring a meal with others is a source of great joy to me and a large part of my life. The Italian in me revels in food…its smell, its visual presentation, its taste, and its ability to unite disparate spirits.
As such, every season has its centerpiece dishes. Winter is a perfect time for hot, robust meals in varied combinations…and a favorite for years, has been escarole and pepperoni soup, an odd combination that has an ability to ward off advancing chills and calm feverish thoughts. Simple preparation is key and ingredients are substitutable with others only at the peril of sacrificing the rich and abundant taste that the original recipe will deliver. I do not know how or when pepperoni got into this basic Italian chicken soup. Speculation points towards “…it was there, so i threw it in…”. Whatever the circumstances, the results are terrific. This is fast food at its best.
Dear Friends and Gentle People…
It has been some time since I used that particular greeting and we debated over the stamps to use on our letters to you…now we are here, connecting magically, broadcasting instantly, without glue on our tongues…with this redesign, our web adventure has notched upwards and my fascination with what is possibly commonplace for many of you has become a source of delight for me…push-button social media connections, instant Gift Certificates, and the tools to tailor your experience on our site to match your interests and desires, these are extraordinary capabilities…the very look of it is exciting and the little e-mail-tracking map is a kick in itself…I welcome you to explore these possibilities and invite you to visit often…as with Noëlle itself, this site will continually evolve and be a source for your Beauty and your Wellness…and you do remain my friends and the world’s most gentle people…
Peter de Caprio
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