You may have noticed that, over the past few weeks, I haven’t been posting many recipes. My dad was very sick and I spent most of my time with him. This past weekend, my dad passed away.
He was an amazing man who touched so many lives. He was one of my biggest fans and strongest supporters. To say he will be greatly missed is an understatement in so many ways.
I’ll be taking some time to spend with my family. To be honest, I’m still a little numb and not really myself. In his honor, please enjoy his favorite dish — Braciole: Italian Stuffed Steak.
I promise I’ll be back soon — after all, cooking is what keeps me sane.
Thank you for your understanding.
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MaryAnn Coggins says
August 16, 2013 at 5:25 pmI loved your Dad too Chris. He was a very special man and he truly is missed. I will make this braciole in his honor very soon……many hugs and prayers going out to you and your family….
Christina says
August 16, 2013 at 6:16 pmThanks, MaryAnn! 🙂
Desi says
July 18, 2013 at 4:40 pmHow incredibly sad. Praying for you and your family. Take all the time you need, we’ll be here when you get back 🙂
Christina says
July 19, 2013 at 5:13 pmThank you! 🙂
Sue Figliomeni says
July 12, 2013 at 1:06 pmLooks like I’m going to be one of your biggest fans, Chris! I can’t wait to try the braciole recipe. Everytime I make it I will have warm memories of your dad and all the good times Carlo and I have had with your family.
Christina says
July 15, 2013 at 10:25 amThanks, Sue! Please do think of those good memories — he gave us all so many. He was so lucky to have you and Carlo as friends. 🙂
Mandy says
July 11, 2013 at 4:29 pmI’m sorry for your loss
Christina says
July 15, 2013 at 10:26 amThank you so much 🙂
Jane George says
July 9, 2013 at 7:45 amAlso a favorite dish of my Dad’s, he is gone 30 years now, the pain has gone, but I still miss him everyday. Keep all those good memories.
Ena Ronayne says
July 9, 2013 at 5:17 amOh so sorry for your loss Christina My heart is reaching out to you at this very difficult time. Like me my Dad was mad about plants, wildlife and gardening and although he passed away six years ago there isn’t a time of the week that I don’t think of him. That phrase time will heal is nonsense but it will get easier, trust me….
Carole says
July 8, 2013 at 10:51 pmChris, that’s a lovely way to honour your Dad. So sorry for your loss.
Christina says
July 15, 2013 at 10:26 amThank you so much 🙂
Jenna says
July 8, 2013 at 9:41 pmSorry for your loss..thoughts and prayers are with you and your family xoxo
Christina says
July 15, 2013 at 10:27 amThanks, Jenna 🙂
Vivian Wenrich says
July 8, 2013 at 7:09 pmChris, my heart goes out to you are your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. God Bless. Vivian
Kate says
July 8, 2013 at 6:03 pmSo sorry for your loss, Christina. I lost my dad 11 years ago and I still miss him terribly. Stay well.
Leslie K says
July 8, 2013 at 5:39 pmI went through a similar thing a year and a half ago. It’s such a tremendous loss to understand and process. My Dad was a cook so when I cook, I always feel like I am honouring him. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
July 8, 2013 at 5:02 pmSo, SO sorry for your loss.
Kate Lobner says
July 8, 2013 at 2:32 pmI am so sorry for your loss Christina. I lost my dad eleven years ago and I still miss him terribly. Stay well.
Christina says
July 15, 2013 at 10:27 amThank you for your kind words 🙂
Lisa Yantorn says
July 8, 2013 at 2:31 pmIm so sorry for your loss Christina. My dad passed in 2002 and it’s still hard. It leaves a hole that never really colses But I know he is with me and watching over me and I will be with him again and that brings me comfort. I hope it does for you as well
Christina says
July 15, 2013 at 10:28 amThanks, Lisa. I’m lucky to have so many great memories. He was an amazing man 🙂
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says
July 8, 2013 at 2:09 pmIm so sorry for your loss.