Category Archives: Italian

Searching for Tribe

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Give me some place that I can go  Where I don’t have to justify myself Swimming out alone against this tide Looking for a family looking for tribe                          … Continue reading →

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When Sheep Don’t Bring You Joy – DPChallenge

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is a fast story today for the Weekly Writing DPChallenge – the Best Medicine Some of you might have seen this before – and if you have – you can relive the memories with me again. For those that are … Continue reading →

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Nanutza ~

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I was going to have my Mom read over this post and correct any ‘mis-memories’ in the narrative – but then decided that sometimes the best stories are the ones that we have always believed, regardless if some of the … Continue reading →

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I Need You for my Around the World Cookie List

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

OK People – I am hoping for some holiday cookie ideas ~  I’m counting on you…. I’ve started my baking list for this Christmas season – but I would like to make my selection more reflective of my family’s heritage (well, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sauce – Even on a Saturday

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This post is dedicated to my Nanny – she passed away 2 years ago this November, I wish she was around to eat some pasta with me. I love you Nannutza!  Oh how I love making sauce. Every weekend in … Continue reading →

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Food, Music & Secrets

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I love to feed people – it’s because I’m Italian and food is a big part of my family’s heritage.  I may be indifferent to your physical discomforts if I’m otherwise engaged mentally; however, if you mention feeling a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Eating, Food, Humor, Italian, Music, Philosophy, Random Thoughts, Secrets | Tagged , , , , , , , | 15 Comments