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Dating & Parenting
by a Single Dad


Lentil Pasta Recipe – Dream Woman Favorite

Posted on September 26th, 2008 | 20 comments

Ever since my dream woman – or rather, the woman who dreamed of me, found my blog, and wants to meet – ever since we first connected, I’ve gotten to know her culinary tastes.
Italian. No seafood. Nothing spicy. Italian.
No problem. I learned how to cook Italian from hanging out in the kitchen of my ex-wife’s [...]

Pasta With Peas Recipe – Healthy Meal Plan

Posted on March 11th, 2008 | 3 comments

No food in the fridge tonight? No problem! Here’s a quick and easy recipe that you can make from basic ingredients you already have on hand. (And if you don’t have them on hand, start stockpiling them for future empty fridge nights.)
First things first – go easy on yourself about the empty fridge. Pour a [...]

Italian-style Carrots Recipe

Posted on February 22nd, 2008 | 2 comments

My ex-wife’s parents came to the US from southern Italy. Through 14 years of Saturday picnics, Sunday dinners, and holiday meals, I learned the basics of Italian cooking from them. Here’s a carrot recipe that uses balsamic vinegar and garlic to create a flavorful dish your whole family will love. My son especially likes this [...]