Some Family time 2026

Here are  a few pictures from our visit and a few of our tour of Pittsburgh.

There are times that I like to share some happy times that my husband and I really enjoy. Most of those times are  spent with our family.

Last weekend, we had a great opportunity for our grandson, our oldest grandson to come to Pittsburgh from Texas with his girlfriend.

He wanted to show her the sites of this beautiful city and of course introduce her to my husband and I.

They got to see a Steeler game(which we won) although that day there was quite a bit of rain.  Fortunately it wasn’t a wash out . The sun  peaked  through in the middle of the game.

 He took her to dinner Up in LaMont in Mt.  Washington. A perfect way to see the city from high above. They did visit some of his high school friends so that was awesome.

Al and I were able to show her that I can cook lol.

I made a simple dinner which included homemade sauce, pasta, salad, Italian bread meatballs and braciole. 

The salad was served in Daniel’s great great grandmother’s salad bowl. 

For dessert, I made homemade tiramisu and we had some fresh brewed coffee. 

It was a very simple dinner made from the heart with all homemade ingredients.

There was great conversation and I was able to learn a little bit about this lovely lady who seemed to have stolen my grandson’s heart. What more can I ask for?

 Al and I feel very blessed.

I forgot to mention that the next day we took a tour of the city, which, even though Al and I have lived in the Pittsburgh area for 20 years this was a first  !

Wow what a way to spend a Saturday! Two for two great days!

Did I mention dessert ?  On Saturday, cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory!!! Lemon meringue cheesecake!!! Yummy!

Austin with Nate

We made it to Austin, Texas to see Nate’s new apartment and new job headquarters at IBM.  It’s a gorgeous city.  So proud of him.

On to lunch and then to his apartment where Raleigh, Sam, Susan ,Stella and Cooper greeted us like they knew us forever. lol Susan has!

A another surprise was waiting plus my favorite cake. Lemon with  moose layer and white chocolate on sides.

Here’s a few great moments.

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Here I am below in my daughter's kitchen preparing our salad to go along with a great dish of pasta.

My son Mark in my kitchen at Christmas cooking the ravioli he made.

My granddaughters and I getting ready to make pepperoni rolls.

  

My daughter and I  are ready to serve Sunday dinner.

My daughter Susan's first cappelletti making experience.

Making gnocchi.

******Just a little reminder to say all it takes to make some delicious meatballs is good meat(Chuck(80% beef) pork and veal or meatloaf mix will work fine), eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, good Pecorino Romano cheese, minced garlic , a little milk to hold the ingredients together, salt and pepper.  Note: about 1 tsp. salt to 1 lb. of beef. Bake or fry the meatballs.  It's all going to be delicious.  Add the meatballs to your sauce.  My favorite sauce recipes are easy to find in the Label section of the blog.

 

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Christmas 2025

A great day in every way.  Missed our grandsons especially and their parents too but we FaceTimed so it was all good!

Today I’m staying in and cherishing every minute. 

 It’s good to take a day off from baking and cooking but what to eat??? lol  lots of cookies but it was a basic homemade gnocchi by our son and he didn’t allow for leftovers!!!!!

I made sauce with pork country style ribs, meatballs and a huge salad. 

The charcuterie board was basic but perfect. No big fuss this year and so we had more time to

Enjoy each other with conversation.

Our daughter and family 

Chestnuts too!

From my family to yours,

M.j.