Author Archives: Vicki Suiter-McNickle

Kindle version is out!

Hey did you know Mangia! I Love You is out on Kindle? Check it out on Amazon today. With love, Vicki Happy cooking, eating, laughing and loving!

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Got Figs?

We have this amazingly abundant fig tree giving us these beautiful mission figs, and being new to owning a fig tree, I was not sure what I could do with them besides fig jam, fig cookies, and figs with prosciutto. … Continue reading

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Vicki Interviewed

Last year I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by a woman who has this great internet TV show, The Path Finder Series, geared around people finding their passion and living wholehearted lives.  She just published the video of my … Continue reading

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Special Family Recipes

Do you have a yummy dish that your mom, aunt, grandma or mother-in-law makes that you only get when your at their house? Maybe one from your grandpa, uncle or dad? You know, that special dish they make that you … Continue reading

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Leftovers

I love leftovers! Often I’ll make extra of whatever we’re having for dinner just so there will be leftovers to eat the next day or freeze for another day. I love giving leftovers to my kids when they come over … Continue reading

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Black-Eyed Peas – good luck made with love!

Each year for as long back as I can remember (nearly 30 I think) my dear friend Denny has been brining over black-eyed peas on New Years Eve for us to eat the next day to start off the year … Continue reading

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Your Choice of Utensils can Change How Food Tastes!

Did you ever think the utensils or dishes you use could influence the flavors of the food you eat?  A few years back our friend Alan had us taste red wine out of glass wine glasses and crystal wine glasses – same wine, same … Continue reading

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Eggs Florentine

This eggs florentine recipe is easy and very yummy! 1 clove garlic, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup Romano cheese, 2 cups spinach, 4 eggs. In large pan, heat garlic, cream and cheese for few minutes, toss in spinach, cook … Continue reading

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Ricotta Cake with Lemon Glaze

I’m not really much of a sweet eater, however, I could eat one of these cakes in one sitting!  It is moist, yummy and delicious.  I’ve made this a few times for friends now, and it got rave reviews.  Hope … Continue reading

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Grandma & Grandpa in the Kitchen!

I just found this photo tucked away in a memorial book from my Grandfathers services from 1972.  It is such a sweet picture of my grandmother Marianna Amico, and Grandfather, Leonard Amico.  I’m guessing by their ages it may be from … Continue reading

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