I am so honored and blessed to collaborate with the American Cancer Society in Iowa City, IA. The Hope Lodge invited me to provide cooking classes and nutritional information to the patients and their families, in their beautiful dining and kitchen space. I started with some protein packed boneless, skinless chicken breasts and made 3 dinners for them. Check out the flyer handout and my full class packet on my website, link below.

The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. Each Hope Lodge community offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can share a meal, join in the evening’s activities, or unwind in their own private room. Patients staying at a Hope Lodge must be in active cancer treatment.

Learn more about the Hope Lodge - https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/iowa-city.html

Class packet on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz/events

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Plans today? Been to Independence, Iowa? It’s an awesome day trip! The Brick Kitchen, a bakery, a brewery, boutiques and more! Go right now! Only 30 minutes from Cedar Rapids!

To watch the video, go to my YT:

https://youtube.com/shorts/LTJQ6Kf8tfc?feature=share

REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?
Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Your Pantry Already Has Everything You Need for Amazing Salad Dressing!
Having fun at Jeannie's house making Italian Vinaigrette on the fly!

Creating the perfect homemade salad dressing is truly an art form that transforms a simple bowl of greens into a memorable dining experience. In our recent kitchen adventure, we explored the fundamentals of crafting a delicious balsamic vinaigrette using nothing more than common pantry staples. This approachable method proves that exceptional cooking doesn't require specialized ingredients or complex techniques – just a few quality components and some basic knowledge about flavor balancing.

To watch the full cooking episode, go to my YT:

https://youtu.be/tMor1T3vizU

REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?
Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

SO much fun with Tim and Eric from Orchestra Iowa....this is a great clip.....thank you to Logan Adam Schultz, owner of Upload Media Group. Do you use your hands to make the meatballs?

To watch the full cooking episode, go to my YT:

https://youtu.be/c5_jfrf-Tvg

REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?
Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

Forgot to post this, but thinking about my dad tonight, so wanted to share.

My message....if you know someone who has lost a parent, text, call or visit them, RIGHT NOW, and just say, "hey, I am thinking about you today!" It will make someone feel loved!!!

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

We cooked out of Ina Garten's cookbook at The Marion Library last week. This is my cookbook challenge, in collaboration with Swamp Fox Bookstore in downtown Marion. We made two delicious dishes...here are my thoughts.

1. Weeknight Mushroom Bolognese
2. French Bistro Salad

To see pictures of our class, pick your favorite social:

https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Thanks to Swamp Fox Bookstore! Visit their website and support local:

https://www.swampfoxbookstore.com/

REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?
Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

OMG.....have you ever had a homemade Italian Cannoli? They are the most wonderful dessert! We are made them at The Brick Kitchen...homemade shells filled with a Ricotta filling, mini chocolate chips and crushed pistachios....and yet another filled with Limoncello Mascarpone.

To see pictures of our class, pick your favorite social:

https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Want to try a class at The Brick Kitchen....see the schedule here:

https://www.thebrickkitchenstore.com/upcoming-classes.htm

REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO HAVE SUNDAY DINNER WITH FAMILY?
Imagine a unique private group cooking experience where you could be the hero! We will create memories for friends & family through private dinner parties (virtually or in person) & employer teambuilding events via Italian cooking experiences. You select a custom menu, I provide the instruction!

My full menu can be found on my website: https://giasitaliankitchen.biz

BOOK private cooking experience, virtually or in-person, for a fun and unique gift that all will absolutely love!

• Family across the country? Create memories with the kids and grandchildren to laugh while you cook with me with a virtual class.

• Girlfriends in 6 different states? Craving a virtual cooking experience and happy hour, let’s get cooking!

• Friends or family want a private dinner party in-person? I can come to your or provide a local kitchen space.

Learn more about us…all of our socials here: https://linktr.ee/giasitaliankitchen

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!

A beautiful evening last week at the Marion Public Library with Ana from Lovely Little Light and the Creators Club! Cooking a delicious meal and enjoying conversation with friends! I am so excited to collaborate with Ana!

Learn more about GIK (https://giasitaliankitchen.biz)

Learn more about the Creator's Club (https://www.lovelylittlelight.com)

See photos of the event:

https://youtu.be/N0hDfkxaibM

Visit our YouTube channel to see dozens of our cooking episodes.

Check out our website for delicious recipes, upcoming events, and more!