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On Vacation

[heart_this] · Sep 25, 2010 · 38 Comments

It seems like I just got back from Seattle and the IFBC 2010 and now I am rushing off to the airport again. It has been my rough goal to try to do one big vacation every other year. Two years ago it was Greece and the next place on my list was Italy. I certainly will miss all of the great local produce that is available right now while I am gone but Italy is calling my name. Italian cuisine was one of the first that I got into and it holds a special place with me. I am really looking forward to experiencing some of it from the source over the next few weeks!

The Canadian Thanksgiving is also coming up in two weeks (I will make it back just in time!) so I have added some Thanksgiving ideas to the sidebar.

Time to get going. I’ll be back in two weeks!

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  1. Teri says

    September 25, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Have fun! Eat well!

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  2. meeso says

    September 25, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    It doesn't seem like It's been two years since you went to Greece… time flies! Have a safe trip!

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  3. Lucia says

    September 25, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    Have a wonderful time. I can't wait to see authentic Italian recipes. Could you take a photo of Lardo. It is an ingredient in a cook book that I use all the time and can not find it in the States. Enjoy!

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  4. Nikki (Pennies on a Platter) says

    September 25, 2010 at 10:46 pm

    Have a great trip! We went to Italy a few years ago (Rome, Venice and Florence). I really want to go back!!

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  5. vanillasugar says

    September 25, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    have fun….make sure to eat lots of gelato; it's made really well there lol.
    be safe

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  6. Proud Italian Cook says

    September 26, 2010 at 1:27 am

    Lucky you Kevin! Have a great trip and enjoy the gelato.

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  7. Hollie says

    September 26, 2010 at 2:31 am

    have a good trip!!

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  8. Joanne says

    September 26, 2010 at 10:16 am

    So jealous Kevin! Have tons of fun. Eat lots of focaccia for me! And come back safe!

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  9. fleur says

    September 26, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Have a great trip! Eat a LOT!!!

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  10. bellini valli says

    September 26, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    Although I was in Italy when I was 18 it is on my bucket list for next year. ENJOY!!!

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  11. manu says

    September 26, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Have fun in Italy. Here you can eat a lot of wonderful food!!! Buone vacanze!

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  12. Erin says

    September 26, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    Have a great time! Greece and Italy are my first two out of three choices as well! Take a lot of photos to share! Ciao!

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  13. krissy says

    September 26, 2010 at 5:07 pm

    Soooo jealous! I just saw Eat Pray Love last night and all that amazing Italian food in the movie has got me obsessing about a trip to Italy! Have an amazing time. Looking forward to some pasta recipes when you come back!

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  14. tootie says

    September 26, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    Have a wonderful trip! I wouldn't mind seeing a few pictures of all the good food that you eat! 🙂

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  15. HoT_CoCo says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    have fun 🙂

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  16. HoT_CoCo says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    have fun

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  17. john says

    September 28, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    Nice article, I really loved this section of writing and I'm sure you are a true blogging buff. This site has some more unbelievable stuff you can take a look at.

    Cooking Spices

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  18. Sophie says

    September 28, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    Have a lovely trip to Italy!! Enjoy!

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  19. Witty Hunger says

    September 28, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    if you ever need some vegetarian inspiration and feel like checking out some fun healthy sustainable recipes feel free. (ps. I like your blog)

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  20. MrsFrenchTeachersHusband says

    September 29, 2010 at 2:38 am

    My favorite place for food too…I love the Northern Italian food. It seems simple, yet fantastic. I gain about 5% of my weight in any trip there…and work it off when I return via extra treadmill "laps"…worth it!!! Enjoy!

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  21. Jenn@slim-shoppin says

    September 29, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    Lucky!!! Have a wonderful time, take lots of pics!!

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  22. Cookin' Canuck says

    September 30, 2010 at 3:55 am

    Have a fantastic trip, Kevin! I'm looking forward to reading about your adventures (and new recipe inspiration).

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  23. Marcus says

    September 30, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    Have a nice holiday! Check out my take on your Caprese Salad! I'm new to blogger!

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  24. healy says

    October 1, 2010 at 8:08 am

    hope you're okay. . stay healthy, have fun!:)

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  25. Personal Trainer Singapore says

    October 1, 2010 at 11:57 am

    hi there, you have a wonderful blog. thanks for sharing your life and experience here. hope you never give up doing that.

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  26. Biz says

    October 1, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    I can't wait to see what dishes you recreate after your vacation!

    Hope you are having a great time!

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  27. Culinary Cory says

    October 2, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    Hope you have a blast! Eat as much pasta as you can.

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  28. Ahmani K. says

    October 4, 2010 at 7:27 am

    hi kevin! hope the travels are going well. i nominated your blog for the sunshine award! it's for "bloggers whose positivity and creativity inspire others in the blogging world," and i think yours is awesome. i'm definitely reading & learning your delicious recipes even though i may not always comment. 🙂

    [check out my blog posting for more info on the sunshine award and how to make your own nominations!]

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  29. lauren kirsten says

    October 7, 2010 at 2:45 am

    Is it acceptable to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving and American Thanksgiving just so I can have two feasts of delicious food?

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  30. ♥The Sweet Life♥ says

    October 7, 2010 at 9:38 am

    Hi! I am your newest follower! I love your blog!

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  31. Velva says

    October 7, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    Enjoy your time! We will be here when you return.

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  32. healy says

    October 8, 2010 at 7:41 am

    fun fun. . safe trip amego!=)

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  33. Jennifer says

    October 8, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    Ooooh! I love Italian food! Hope you are having a great time traveling!

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  34. Mindy says

    October 8, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    Thanks for the great Thanksgiving recipes. Enjoy Italia.

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  35. SueMB says

    October 10, 2010 at 12:04 am

    Enjoy Italy. The food is fabulous (as if you didn't know that already).

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  36. dining table says

    October 11, 2010 at 1:17 am

    Have a very safe trip! And God bless you always!

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  37. Karla @ {The Classy Woman} says

    October 11, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    Great destination! I loved Greece and Italy. Enjoy all the yummy treats and Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂

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  38. musingegret says

    October 12, 2010 at 4:11 am

    Hope you're home safe Kevin; you've been missed!

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