This is not to be confused with the great feast that we all know of that happens on the fourth Thursday in November. This is a feast that has become a new tradition in my family. October 12th is my dear mother’s birthday and to celebrate it, we feast. My mom is Italian and loves Italian food…and quite frankly, who wouldn’t? So I have the privilege of planning out and preparing yummy Italian food while my mom’s husband foots the bill (lucky me)! It’s a gift of love from both of us. Although I could not do this without much help from my sister who made an amazing dish, and my sister-in-law who is always ready for chopping, washing, dicing, slicing…whatever is needed at any given moment. And of course I can’t leave out all the “helpers” who ask when the food will be ready, tell me how hungry they are, and ask when they can eat some apps (appetizers).
This would be where the men and the boys come in. I realize this sounds very 50s-ish. I always look forward to this occasion to celebrate my mom’s birth in the true Italian form…with food. All of our main dishes were pretty authentic, however this year I went with a French pastry remembering it was always one of my mom’s favorites.
Jack didn’t really enjoy this as much as Andy, and his mom didn’t enjoy it even more
Josie and her Aunt Jackie
Linguine with Manila clams, pancetta and red chilies
Napoleon pastries…a heart attack waiting to happen
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The October Feast
This is not to be confused with the great feast that we all know of that happens on the fourth Thursday in November. This is a feast that has become a new tradition in my family. October 12th is my dear mother’s birthday and to celebrate it, we feast. My mom is Italian and loves […]
