Family Fare: a Mugnolo Family cookbook

Th e ＂Joy＂ of Creative Cooking

I believe that anyone can cook. People who can’t cook, I suppose, are people who don’t want to cook. Of course, that is everyone’s privilege.

When I was single, I had one of the best ＂chefs＂ in the world right under my nose - my mother and didn’t realize it until much later in my life...when at last I really did want to cook - for my husband first, then my children and friends and family.

I suppose a little of my mother’s talents did rub off on me and, over the years, I began to marvel at how ＂creative＂ cooking can be and how very personal. Sharing what I cooked with others soon brought me to realize that I was actually sharing more than just the food I cooked, also an intimate expression of love and friendship!

Julia Child once said... ＂Cook by ear...learn to cook! - Th is is done, simply, by learning as you go.

Remember this old English Proverb: ＂Nothing is invented and perfected at the same time!＂ Don’t be afraid to experiment a little with food and enjoy...oh, and yes...always remember to leave a little time to ＂stop and smell the roses along life’s way!＂

I wish you ＂Joy!＂ Buon Appetito!