The Gift That Keeps On Giving

PrintSaturday evening my cell phone  alerted me that I had just received a text message. As I swiped the screen, this photo appeared with the caption “Success”. It immediately brought a smile to my face. Knowing someone had just taken a moment to send me a photo of the Caramel Apple Crisp recipe I posted last week. But it took me a few seconds to realize the message was sent from Newly Re-Elected Mayor Carolyn Kirk.  It’s nice to know that she and her husband Bill shared some down time together in their kitchen after a long campaign season. They impressively whipped up a double batch of Caramel Apple Crisp!

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Michelle Lewis-Nasser~ Sent in her photo of Pasta with Chicken Broccoli and Creamy Cheese Sauce, and writes “Yummy”

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Lisa Fornero ~ Sent in this photo of her handsome son Joseph, and writes “Felicia, I found the cover of your next cookbook!! :)) —

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Mayor Carolyn Kirk, Bill Kirk, Michelle Lewis-Nasser, and Joseph Fornero  are this weeks newest additions to “GMG FOB COOKS ” All  Sista Felicia Recipe photos sent in will be posted once per week, send your photos in and join the club!

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

PrintIt feels like Christmas every time I receive a GMG comment, email, or Facebook message from GMG’s FOB regarding one of my recipes or post! When I decided to share my recipes and passion for cooking with the public I never realized how my “Gifts Of Gold” would become a gift that keeps on giving. I had hoped to inspire all ages to get into their kitchen and break through their fairs, and unlock the mysteries of cooking, but I had no idea they would turn into gifts of my own. Thank you for taking the time to share your comments, and photos of dishes that you created from my easy Step-by-Step tutorials. They warm my heart and bring a smile to face every day…keep them coming!

Cathy Kelley~ AKA…my incredibly talented book designer and friend, sent in her photo of her Walnut Cups she made this past weekend from the pages of “Gifts Of Gold In A Sicilian Kitchen with Sista Felicia”. They look perfect…Nice job Cathy! Thank you for sharing.

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Melissa Joy Teixeira~ Resident of Gloucester, and current School Committee member tagged me in this photo on Facebook of her Pork tenderloin with Vidalia Onion Fig Sauce,  Straight from the pages of “Gifts of Gold”…Beautiful presentation! Thank you for sharing.

Melissa Pork

Ellyse Hamlin~ Sent in from CT, One of America’s top teenage USTA Tennis Players, and dear friend of my daughter Amanda sent her beautiful photo of  a recipe posted last week on GMG, “Pumpkin Caramel Cookie Bark”…She made my day…Loved seeing her creative talents on and off the tennis court!

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Lainie Noble~ Eldest Daughter of Steve and Dee Noble owners of Noble Electric, sent me text message at 11:00 pm Saturday evening, whipping up a batch of Grandpa Joe’s Italian Ricotta Donuts as a late night snack for her friends during a sleepover with he BFF’s…Awesome Job Lainie! I heard that they were gone in minutes.

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