Ciao Bella! 
Yay this week is Thanksgiving and I finally get to go home to see my family! Thanksgiving is a big deal at our house. We prepare food many days in advance and always have a ton of food which makes for great leftovers. Every Thanksgiving is different, we switch off from doing a traditional meal which would be your typical turkey and sides, or we do our family’s version of traditional which is a huge italian spread of amazing dishes. Italians are known for having multiple courses throughout the day so there is never a moment when you aren’t eating. I found this pretty funny article that would perfectly describe what to expect when dining with an italian family. Maybe I should pass it along to John...he’s coming home with me for Thanksgiving! Apparently Thanksgiving isn’t a huge deal in his family so I thought I would show him my version of Thanksgiving. I hope he brings a big appetite! 
Anatomy of an Italian Meal
Keep it saucy, 
- Isabelle

Ciao Bella! 
Do you ever have one of those days where you would sacrifice skipping all of your classes just so you don’t have to get out of bed? Yup, today is one of those days! I used the typical excuse, “I’m sick and can’t make it to class today.” Instead I am choosing to stay in bed to watch one of my favorite cooking shows. No it’s not Paula Dean, way too much butter for me. I’m watching Everyday Italian with chef Giada De Laurentiis! She makes amazingly delicious food and it always looks very well presented to where you just want to reach through the television and grab the food! 
 Keep it saucy, 
- Isabelle

Just look at these meatballs she makes on this episode! Your going to be just as addicted as me!
Classic Italian Turkey Meatballs