Sunday Kitchen Affair! Join the whole Family in an attempt to make fresh Tortellini.
In fact they were chestnuts, there is a whole chapter about cooking with them; but I never did, and I personally do not find the idea of mixing chestnuts and pork that, how to say it… “Drooling”?! But the magazine was already paid for and sitting on my kitchen counter. I ended up skimming through it while having coffee and I sort of got lost in a bowl of Tortellini!
For the next two days I have been incessantly thinking about my complete lack of experience in the pasta-making department, and wondered on logistics, pros and cons. Then I communicate Deb that on Sunday we were going to spend the whole day cooking…a bowl of broth, and some Tortellini, if we were lucky, or good enough. I am still trying to figure out the smile that came across her face when I told her that I thought we should tape it for our show!
At the end, this is what
it is all about, food and family love, and in both, a
good dose of courage, experimenting and a bit of
adventure is always healthy! Also, having your wife
buzzing around the house on a whatever Sunday with 4
½ inch heels, is quite energizing…
A Letter From Debi
“I’d like to introduce you to my daughters, Evelina
and Giulia. This is the first time I have shared my
children with you on our show. Our daughters love the
kitchen, they have seen Under The Tuscan Gun, and
have been asking, for so long now, to be involved!
They have no idea what the internet is about, and how
many people will see them, which brings me to
pause...
I am an extremely private person. I have never let my
personal life be a topic of discussion, in my
professional career as an actress...There are certain
things that are sacred to me: Love, Family,
Friendship... and, I’m very protective...always have
been. When it comes to my kids, I have tried to keep
them out of the public eye...better for them. We
shoot when they are at school, but Evelina has always
wanted to be on the show; she is very proud of her
contribution in the kitchen, and got offended that I
didn’t want her to be on camera... She has no
interest in acting (thank God), but she is a great
little cook in her own right... so I finally
caved...
Debi
Make sure you do have a good movie to show your kids, because there is no kid that will sit with you in the kitchen for over 4 hours.
Remember, there is no recipe that is absolutely good or bad, as long as it provides you with some inspiration. When it comes to following a recipe, your common sense should always be trusted. It comes from Practice and Habit, and it takes some time to develop. But once you have found trust within yourself and your culinary skills, it will open the doors to a life of fun in front of a stove.
And that’s why, at the end of it all, I cannot wait to try this recipe again; next time alone!
What are you waiting for; it’s time to start practicing, Christmas is around the corner, make your Grandma proud!
Debi and Gabriele
