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I love cooking food and decorating spaces. I have spent many years learning and refining my skills for the things I am so passionate about. With my blog I want to share suggestions, tips and ideas with hopes to inspire you to become a savvy host and house proud yourself. I am passionate about anything food and home decor and have always thought that the two go hand in hand. My background is Italian and I get my inspirations for food from a family of great cooks. I love to experiment with old favorites and add my own touch to make it new, lighter and healthier. I love coming up with new dishes by just looking in the fridge and using up whatever is in there that day. Some of my best dinner parties were simple foods prepared with passion and the right ambiance and then share it with really great people . I would welcome any comments, ideas or questions.

Check out my other Blog: "Stagionista" for Staging tips and pics http://stagionista.blogspot.ca

Rose Arangio


Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Kale & Pinapple Salad

Kale has been in the food spot light for a while now and we have learned that it is good for us. High in iron, calcium and vitamins A,C and K,filled with powerful antioxidants, its a great anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular support. A great food for detoxifying your body and keeping your liver healthy.




The best part of kale is that its versatile when it comes to preparing it. it can be eaten raw, baked, fried, sauteed, steamed, and who know what else. I just made some for my lunch, I had some left over turkey breast and pineapple so I made this salad and threw it in a wrap with some of the turkey. it was so good.

4-5 leaves of Kale washed chopped and with ribs removed
1/4 of a pineapple, cubed
2 celery stalks, cubed
1/2 red pepper, cubed
1 tbsp of chopped red onion
3 tbsp EV olive oil
1-2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
sea salt and pepper to taste

Give a taste and adjust with more vinegar, oil and salt an pepper. AND please experiment with other fruits and vegetables. I usually use whats on hand and whats in season but I would also try mango's, apples, dried cranberries, raisins, figs, grapes, watermelon, pear, cucumber just for some ideas....

If you have any questions or comments please write back and let me know.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Painting Pumpkins










Painting pumpkins is the new rage this year, I've seen many great ideas and this is just my version.

Definitely a conversation piece. I just used left over wall paint and craft paint. Its just for fun and its temporary since the pumpkins are real and dont last forever so go crazy and have fun! paint, decoupage, gold leaf them, what ever makes your day :)