Bernadette shared another terrific post about the power of the kitchen experience. As she writes:

Sunday dinner holds a special place in my heart.  It’s a time when family and friends gather together to enjoy a delicious meal, share stories, and create lasting memories. But, the pleasure of Sunday dinner goes beyond just the food—it’s about the entire experience.

Another aspect that enhances the pleasure of Sunday dinner is the act of cooking itself. As the aroma of spices fills the air and pots simmer on the stove, a sense of warmth and comfort envelops the kitchen. The process of preparing a meal can be therapeutic and fulfilling.   Why not use this time as a meditative experience? What follows is a simple kitchen meditation.

It’s a terrific look at the powerful impact the cooking experience can have on all of us.

See the entire story here:

She ends with a promise of a recipe that celebrates the “Sunday Supper” – something I wrote about when I made “Sunday Gravy” – thanks to The Sopranos!

I learned how to make a great “Sunday Gravy” – and learned a fascinating fact thanks to Stanley Tucci!

See the recipe and the revelation here:

I love this recipe, have many friends who swear by their family’s “Sunday Gravy” recipes – handed down for generations, and Stanley Tucci includes his family’s recipe in his memoir as well!

I really loved the cultural insight from Tucci – Alex and I loved his CNN series about Italy – watch the Naples episode and see how we made his incredible “Spaghetti alla Nerano” with fried Zucchini!

The recipe lives here – just click to see:

I used Yellow Zucchini I Squash and have to say it’s a creamier flavor – one of my favorite dishes of all time:

I jazz on it by adding some bacon and garlic – “jazz cook” strikes again!

And I ended my yearlong “52 In 22 Cooking Challenge” by making this!

Yes, it’s Stanley Tucci’s Timpano recipe from his film “Big Night!”

Click here for the recipe and to see how I did!

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Bravo Bernadette for a terrific look at the power of the kitchen experience. If you like the story, share it with friends on social media! Thanks!

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