About Me

My most treasured memories center around the kitchen, enjoying  the company of friends and family and devouring all of the fresh, palatable dishes my Mom served up from the kitchen. You'll find some of her classic Italian recipes in this blog, along with altered recipes from some amazing Chefs around the web, and a few Mal Beck originals. All food, no fluff. I hope you enjoy!

5 Things to Know About My Relationship with Food:

1. I have a mild obsession with doughnuts and croissants.
2. Cilantro is poison in my eyes. You won't find it in one recipe in this blog. 
3. I won't walk down the jarred pasta sauce aisle at the grocery store; it gives me the shivers.
4. My favorite meal is a big bowl of gnocci (or rigitoni) in homemade vodka sauce.
5. I can't taste spicy food. Instead I judge the level of spice based on whether or not it makes my nose run, or my husband sweat.

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