tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post550904998919304840..comments2023-10-15T04:50:11.964-05:00Comments on Journey of an Italian Cook: Sweets, Spiders and Cherry-Cream Cheese Stuffed French ToastClaudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-14558562149372350192010-09-25T10:34:13.486-05:002010-09-25T10:34:13.486-05:00Wonderful Post Claudia..it is a beautiful place! ...Wonderful Post Claudia..it is a beautiful place! We recently went to Grand Marais..I didn't want to leave.Nancyhttp://kitchengypsies.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-44576532208488911542010-08-29T23:57:21.539-05:002010-08-29T23:57:21.539-05:00No matter far or near, it was still great to trave...No matter far or near, it was still great to travel and spend some times with the kids. Tis don't just happened everyday. So, just enjoy and have fun! The mocha & french toast look yummy anyway! haha... Have a great day.<br />Chers, kristyMy Little Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355264641236573775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-33077125525351843702010-08-29T21:23:06.486-05:002010-08-29T21:23:06.486-05:00Your vacation looks like it was a wonderful combin...Your vacation looks like it was a wonderful combination of fun and relaxation, and full of delicious food, Claudia! Those stuffed pancakes would have done me in but I would enjoy trying to eat them!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-61476458043127883282010-08-26T14:32:29.680-05:002010-08-26T14:32:29.680-05:00Looks like such a wonderful vacation...and wow, al...Looks like such a wonderful vacation...and wow, all of that food :)Magic of Spicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034283259164629148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-83752754409538945342010-08-26T13:49:19.030-05:002010-08-26T13:49:19.030-05:00Every coffee house needs to make Mocha's like ...Every coffee house needs to make Mocha's like that one!Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122421019670369678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-11170368742182872732010-08-26T10:33:16.640-05:002010-08-26T10:33:16.640-05:00Thank you for sharing your vacation surprises. I ...Thank you for sharing your vacation surprises. I would love a lake vacation! Canoes on the honor system - love it! What a lovely family vacation!Jen_from_NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843380156838470036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-43833855169466494222010-08-26T09:37:47.328-05:002010-08-26T09:37:47.328-05:00Claudia, what a great spot for a vacation. I love ...Claudia, what a great spot for a vacation. I love lakes. The food looked fabulous too. We have a lot of wild life where we live in the mountains too. When the sign says "Deer crossing" they mean it - right there, not down the road, but right there. <br /><br />Thanks for taking us along. <br />P.S. I've never seen that bumper sticker either.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-85546855312741281502010-08-26T08:55:25.963-05:002010-08-26T08:55:25.963-05:00what an incredible vacation! this country is trul...what an incredible vacation! this country is truly amazing, I have never been up that way but I do want to see it more than ever now! thanks so much for sharing your journey with us!Chef Dennis Littleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05388059515828451861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-13512109965537765542010-08-25T22:13:58.011-05:002010-08-25T22:13:58.011-05:00So wonderful vacations with excellent photos and t...So wonderful vacations with excellent photos and the largest mocha in the world, is there more for international delivery??? :)<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />GeraGera@SweetsFoodsBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514975756946730873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-35463588579672677582010-08-25T20:09:30.433-05:002010-08-25T20:09:30.433-05:00Thanks for the smiles. Wolves are numerous in Wisc...Thanks for the smiles. Wolves are numerous in Wisconsin - although it was the first time I saw one on the wild.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-47343316717496563762010-08-25T19:56:38.267-05:002010-08-25T19:56:38.267-05:00Your vacation looks like it was chock full of fun,...Your vacation looks like it was chock full of fun, love and food! Those signs are hilarious Claudia and you saw a wolf? I love wolves! Never saw a wild one before. That would of made my vacation. The food looks wonderful - loving that french toast and hot cocoa in the summer!Reenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745904952447335925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-11879011860245363852010-08-25T19:54:08.180-05:002010-08-25T19:54:08.180-05:00What a lovely vacation...I have always preferred a...What a lovely vacation...I have always preferred a beach vacation or anything by the waterfront too...otherwise, it doesn't feel like a vacation to me lol! Love drooling over the yummy good food!Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517771659910444299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-8988423493631790512010-08-25T18:13:17.143-05:002010-08-25T18:13:17.143-05:00Oh my, that cherry cream cheese stuffed french toa...Oh my, that cherry cream cheese stuffed french toast is fabulous!! And I'm still chuckling about those street signs...What The!? LOL. And that is my absolute favorite bumper sticker...and what I put down on my own 'religious views' on FB ;)Heather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-48279001208286877462010-08-25T10:10:32.682-05:002010-08-25T10:10:32.682-05:00A great relaxing trip! I love that pot of hot choc...A great relaxing trip! I love that pot of hot chocolate with inviting swirls!Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-44188297804111788922010-08-24T22:25:42.009-05:002010-08-24T22:25:42.009-05:00Love the banner - it really says it all!
OMG! Tha...Love the banner - it really says it all!<br /><br />OMG! That little pot of hot chocolate - it's just too much...too much of a great thing!! I want me some too! <br /><br />The French toast is just beyond description and I could really get into those Asian style ribs....denise @ quickies on the dinner tablehttp://www.quickiesonthedinnertable.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-82210139995141695032010-08-24T16:42:53.356-05:002010-08-24T16:42:53.356-05:00Everything looks beautiful! BUT especially that fr...Everything looks beautiful! BUT especially that french toast! OMG I would neverrr think to make something like that, but I think I'm in love :)<br /><br />SuesWe Are Not Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078915956394431886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-73011689852491063072010-08-24T15:58:23.424-05:002010-08-24T15:58:23.424-05:00Lapping lake waves give off good negative ions, Cl...Lapping lake waves give off good negative ions, Claudia - a perfect way to relax. Looks like a lovely vacation was had by all. And that French toast! Yum; I could use a piece right now.Barbara GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570905498600770632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-56957739887583008402010-08-24T12:28:35.897-05:002010-08-24T12:28:35.897-05:00what great pictures and vacation glad to see you h...what great pictures and vacation glad to see you had a great time love the french toast yumWhats Cookin Italian Style Cuisinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15203502864311900991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-5732949234281439242010-08-24T11:56:41.681-05:002010-08-24T11:56:41.681-05:00The beauty of vacation is that we really stop and ...The beauty of vacation is that we really stop and take the time to observe our surroundings. I know when I travel, I am amazed at what I discover.<br /><br />Your vacation was full of discovery. I really enjoyed the photo journey of your travels. Thanks.Velvahttp://www.tomatoesonthevine-velva.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-87967298112158361492010-08-24T10:57:27.425-05:002010-08-24T10:57:27.425-05:00What a fun trip! The Vietnamese short ribs sounds ...What a fun trip! The Vietnamese short ribs sounds amazing!A SPICY PERSPECTIVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047960457900742806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-90421995550643836612010-08-24T09:24:19.613-05:002010-08-24T09:24:19.613-05:00Claudia...from this wonderous mini-tour you offere...Claudia...from this wonderous mini-tour you offered us I've deducted that we have more more than our name in common ;o)<br />Any vacation of mine has to be either on the water or by the front itself.<br />On vacation...I love the unexpected surprises and welcome it like a child that opens a brand new toy.<br />I don't count calories on vacation ;o) I'm so going to make that stuffed french toast recipe...I'll go pick up the recipe soon. The hot chocolate was really over the top. LOL<br /><br />BTW...love the photo of the Italians being able to park at a priority spot. I need one to carry around with me. LOL.<br /><br />I truly enjoyed your post ;))<br /><br />Have a fabulous week,<br />ClaudiaFOODESSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875552395027129685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-43883886485448182372010-08-24T08:15:55.123-05:002010-08-24T08:15:55.123-05:00Don't know what I love most here - the beautif...Don't know what I love most here - the beautifully happy and smiling children, the gorgeous scenery or the fabulous food. I can see you had a wonderful time.Ciao Chow Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479595368522070565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-40813377088384036772010-08-24T08:04:49.902-05:002010-08-24T08:04:49.902-05:00Claudia- I love your writing style and always enj...Claudia- I love your writing style and always enjoy reading your posts. (So much so that I sometimes read them twice or three times each). Thanks for sharing all your pics. You have some very good looking young adults on your hands:) Look the pic of the picnic area where Uncle Al welcomes you. "Parking for Italians" - very cute!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731435798319897025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-82271713361011772572010-08-24T06:27:10.608-05:002010-08-24T06:27:10.608-05:00Wonderful pics! Foods are awesome, hot chocolate a...Wonderful pics! Foods are awesome, hot chocolate and hamburger with portobello mushrooms and caramelized onions sounds and looks too delicious!<br /><br />A gift for you in my blog Tips for delicious and healthy cooking take some time to visit!Sutapahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16827289977779382318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-90025510950067599582010-08-24T05:58:14.740-05:002010-08-24T05:58:14.740-05:00Looks like you had better luck with food on your v...Looks like you had better luck with food on your vacation than we just had on ours.<br />And, yeah, your offspring is tuned in. Here in Maine we're just lousy with "Coexist" stickers.Mister Meatballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894424419777471903noreply@blogger.com