Tag: Sista Felicia Eats

Sneak Peek Behind The Scenes of Limonciello & Arancello Making In Sista Felicia’s Kitchen

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Get Ready Limonciello & Arancello Lovers…Sista Felicia’s Video Recipes Coming Soon

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 Craig Kimberley is wrapping up his editing & adding some finishing touches!

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You may have noticed that lemons, oranges and bread are always present through the feast of St. Joseph. Each have significant meaning. I have written about them on many occasions in past Sista Felicia St. Joseph Posts,  and this year they will be once again highlighted in many of my post… The lemon represents the sweetness of ones life, and the orange represents life’s bitter past, and the bread is for all to never go hungry!

I First I have to thank my dear friend and fantastic videographer Craig Kimberley, for offering to film this production the moment he heard the plans in the making last spring during the Mathews Family homemade wine production, and filming. I personally would like to thank my friends and family for their labor of love and helping hands throughout this entire production.  I can’t wait to see the finished piece! I would also like to thank my”Creative Director” James Eves from Cape Ann Giclee for designing and producing the beautiful Sista Felicia Limonciello Bottle Labels. You always know how to “Felicitize” everything we do, and I adore you for that! A special thank you to the Mathews Family Neil, Bridget, and Abbey for sharing in the cost of the production, and for the lovely Sista Felicia Tags!

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Countdown to The feast Of St. Joseph 2015 Begins Today!

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Preparations for the feast of St. Joseph 2015 at Sista Felicia’s was officially kicked off  Tuesday evening with making of Homemade Arancello!

Recipe for Limonciello & Arancello coming soon on Sista’s Dish!

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From Left: Abbey Mathews, Bridget Mathews, Andrea Carlson, Sista Felicia, Eleanor Tucker, Nicole Tucker

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Ask Sista Felicia…

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This morning I received this email question and thought It be best to share the answer , considering the fact that I receive inquires like this often.

 Click link below for my Holiday Punch Recipe highlighting Mariposa’s beautiful Vintage Glass Punch Bowl

http://cook123.com/recipes/grape-ginger-ale-punch.html

Email Message

Hi there! I saw your video for Grape & Ginger Ale Punch on Cook123 and I am in love with the style of your punch bowl. Do you happen to know the brand so I can research it and try to find one to buy ?  I would appreciate it very much. I’ve been looking around all morning online trying to find one that looks like it but I haven’t been able to find anything. Thanks,

Ali Phillips

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Ali,

I too adore this beautiful Blown Glass Punch Bowl, from my Mariposa Collection! Mariposa products make everything look and taste extra special! It’s what I use daily when entertaining friends and family in and outside my home! I find this punch bowl to be the perfect size for small gatherings.  I’m not sure if it’s a retired collection piece. Best to contact the Mariposa Company’s customer service department directly for more information.

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http://www.mariposa-gift.com/t-customer-service.aspx

Fireball Hot Toddy

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Fireball  Hot Toddy

Today’s bitter cold temperatures are chilling to the bone…warm up the body from the inside out with a FireBall Hot Toddy!

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Fireball Hot Toddy

Ingredients

1 cup Hot black tea

1 tablespoon local honey (Sold locally at Common Crow)

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 shot Fireball Cinnamon Whisky

Step-by-Step

1 combine all ingredients

2 mix well

3 consume imediately

* Note~This is an adult beverage recommended for 21+ years of age

Happy Valentines Day!

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Wishing Everyone a Happy Snowy Valentines day Weekend!

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Snowy Valentine Owl Cookies make a perfect treat for this snowy valentine weekend!

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Valentine Cherry Meringue Lollipops

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A fun Valentine recipes  perfect for the lovely children in your life!  Click Read more for step-by Step details & photos ! Continue reading “Valentine Cherry Meringue Lollipops” →

Time To Get In The Kitchen and Make Some Whoopie….Pies!

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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

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Valentines week wouldn’t be complete without a little Whoopie and Red Velvet!

Perfect day to make Red Velvet Whoopie Pies…

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Kiss My Butt Valentine Cookies

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I spent the paste few days gathering ingredients and supplies to make some Valentine goodies for family and friends. First on my treat list  to make is last years’ “Kiss My Butt Valentine Cookies.” If your looking for something to do to pass the time during this weekends snow storm, I highly recommend scanning your pantry, for needed supplies, and get yourself to the store before the snow starts falling!

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Learn how to easily create my “Kiss My Butt Valentine Cookies” by following Step-By-Step decorating tips, click Read More

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Late Afternoon Fruit Smoothies!

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This afternoon I cracked open a fresh coconut, purchased at Market Basket, for it’s milk to help daughter Amanda fix a fresh mixed fruit smoothie after her afternoon training secession at The Manchester Athletic Club. Our Magic Bullet is currently Amanda’s most favorite kitchen gadget. She is having fun blending different concoctions at least twice per day! 

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Fruit Smoothie

Ingredients

Assorted fresh fruit

Greek yogurt

Kefir

Local Honey

Flaxseed oil

Flaxseed

Fresh baby spinach

Fresh Coconut Water

Step-by-Step

1 combine all ingredients in Magic Bullet clear plastic container,(follow Magic Bullet max fill line; blend 30 – 40 seconds; transfer to serving glass; garnish with fresh fruit serve immediately

 

Sista Felicia’s Top 27 Recipe Recommendations For Super Bowl Sunday!

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Below I compiled a list of my top 27 recipe picks for Super Bowl Sunday! I hope you find it helpful when planning your menu for the big Game! 

Happy Cooking! Happy Eating! & Happy Partying!

Let’s Go Pats!

1 Four Cheese Super Bowl Potato Skins

2 Coconut Shrimp w/ Mango Dipping Sauce

3 Stuffed Top Neck Clams

4 lobster-Rangoon

5 Chipotle Pulled Chicken Tostada w/Homemade Salsa & Guacamole

6 Salsa

7 Guacamole

8 Fried Artichoke

9 Hawaiian-pizza-with-smoked-gouda-barbecue-BĂ©chamel Sauce

10  Italian-popcorn

11 Sista Felicia’s Famous Crab Cakes

12 Baby Bella Mushroom Thyme Pizzett

13 Shrimp, Sausage, Sugar Snap Pea Spring Rolls w/ Habanero Garlic Scape Dipping-Sauce

14 Grilled Chicken w/ Bianco Barbecue Sauce

15 Sista’s Twist on Buffalo Chicken

16 Grilled Surf & Turf Tequila Chipotle Flank Steak & Shrimp

17 Beer Batter Panko Fried Pickles

18 Cheesy Fingerling Potatoes

19 Fried Haddock Sandwich

20 New Potato Salad w/ Fresh Dill

21 Italian Nacho Dessert Dip

22 Asian Infused Salmon Tartare

23 Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Dip Page #146 “Gifts Of Gold”

24 Covered Pizza page #138 “Gifts Of Gold”

25 Caramelized Onion and Pear Flat Bread Pizza page #104 “Gifts Of Gold”

26 Sicilian Stuffed Sandwich page #214 “Gifts Of Gold”

27 Panelli Frritti page #206 “Gifts Of Gold”

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Breaking News!!! Steve Connolly Seafood Is Selling Native Shrimp!

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$3.95 per pound!!!!

Don’t be a fool…drop everything…Run and get yours before they are sold out!!!

Worth every penny! Let the cooking begin!

I Love when I learn something new from viewers of GMG Sista’s Dish…

Today I received this message from friend and GMG viewer Joanne Frontiero Joanne Frontiero Writes ~ My Mother and I worked for your father many years ago pulling the heads of the shrimp. Then they went into the secret room to the machine that could remove the eggs. I was in high school at the time and worked during a school vacation with Mom and my friend Jacquie!

Sista Felicia~ Thanks Joanne for sharing that. I remember the shrimp on the conveyer belt and remember all the women removing the heads, but I never knew there was a special machine to remove the eggs!

Asian Infused Grilled Chicken Tenders with Bella Mushroom, Asparagus and Crumbled Goat Cheese

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Asian Infused Grilled Chicken Tenders with Bella Mushroom, Asparagus and Crumbled Goat Cheese

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Celebrating “Little Christmas” with Mardi Gras King Cake!

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I always remember today is Little Christmas, because it’s Grandpa Joe’s Birthday (grandpa Capt. Joe, with the Wharf )! Did you know today that today is  also the Roman Catholic Holiday called the Epiphany? On this twelfth day after Christmas,  Sicilians call this this Roman Catholic holiday of the “Epiphany/ The Three kings day”, ” Little Christmas.” In New Orleans Three kings Day is Celebrated with the Traditional Kings cake. Below is my Sista Felicia “King Cake” recipe posted last spring…  I always knew my grandfather was a king!  Happy Birthday Grandpa. You will be forever in our hearts.  Enjoy!

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Happy Birthday Grandpa !

Mark your calendar…Fat Tuesday will be celebrated on March 4th this year. Fat Tuesday is often referred to as “The Last Hurrah” marking the end of 2014 Carnival season. It’s the last day of eating sweets and rich foods before the fasting ritual of Lent season begins! King Cakes are traditionally made throughout all the days of Mardi Gras season. Every year I prepare this sweet treat for my kids, and each year we crown a new king or queen. The jeweled crown charm shown in the photos below is a charm my twins found in their very first “King Cake” given to them by my mother in-law Marsha, 12 years ago. I encourage you to whip up this sweet cake for Fat Tuesday this year, and indulge  in it’s rich sweetness!

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Sista Felicia’s Favorite Holiday Baking Must Have!

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Today I’m spending a few hours catching up on Holiday Baking using Reynolds Cookie Non-Stick Parchment Paper Baking Sheets, an item I picked up at Walmart back in early October for my annual Family & Friends Holiday Baking Day, that was cancelled due to our daughter Amanda’s recent ear issues. I instantly fell in love with these super handy pre-cut non-stick baking sheets. They are the greatest invention for at home baking! I Love not having to fold under or cut excess paper from the traditional parchment paper roll most commonly sold at the grocery store. For years I’ve wished for pre-cut parchment sheets to fit my bake-wear especially during the busy holiday seasons. When I spotted this item at Walmart, I bought all 10 boxes on the shelf without even doing a price comparison for its quantity compared to the roll, because sometimes your time and frustration is worth the extra money! In the end they were a little more expensive but I prefer parchment paper over Silpat baking mat, and feel this product is well worth every penny! Their simply fantastic!

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Happy St. Lucia Day…Learn How To Make St. Lucia Pudding “Cuccia” Today With Sista Felicia!

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Homemade Vinegar Peppers

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Thanks to GMG FOB and friend Brian O’Connor this recipe was created!  Brian delivered a bag of fresh sweet and mildly hot peppers from his garden a few weeks ago. After doing some research,  I was able to developed a no fuss recipe that is easy to prepare just in time for the holidays. Jars of homemade Vinegar Peppers make great hostess gifts during this time of year. Thank you for the peppers Brian, my family  and friends we will be enjoying them this moth!

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Happy Birthday Neil Mathews

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Wishing friend Neil Mathews a Happy Birthday!

 

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Happy Birthday Neil Mathews!

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I’m sure my friend Neil will be celebrating tonight with his homemade Vino and our fresh batch of Limoncello!

 

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Salute Neil!

 

Gingerbread Muffin Tops With Mascarpone Frosting

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DCS/Fisher Paykal Stands Behind Their Products with the Help Of Authorized Vesoc Inc. Repair Service

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George from Vesco Inc. High End Appliance Repair Services, an official DCS/Fisher Paykal  authorized repair service company Is “My New Kitchen Savior!”

Yesterday I had a reassuring phone conversation with Kevin from Vesco Inc. about my urgent need to have my DCS/Fisher Paykal appliances back in working order STAT! Kevin promised to have George his best service repair employee at my home today between 10:30-12:00 and also promised that Vesco Inc. would do what ever it takes to get “Sista Felicia’s Kitchen” back up and running in time to rock out some new “Holiday Recipes & Online Videos.” This morning pricelessly at 10:30 am Coconut began barking like crazy by the front door as George walked towards our entryway holding his black tool chest . After quickly glancing at my cell phone for the time, I  thought to myself, wow it’s 10:30, this service appointment is definitely off to good a start. As Coconut and I led George to the kitchen, I asked George if Kevin or the customer service department at DCS/Fisher Paykal had explained to him that  I and GMG’s 65,000 Plus daily viewers anxiously await a working kitchen!

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Stand by for an update on a the progress of a fully working DCS/Fisher Paykal kitchen next week when George returns with needed parts and further service repairs!

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***I highly recommend using Vesco Inc. for service on any High End Kitchen Appliances!**

 

Sista Felicia’s Fall Twist On The Traditional Christmas Cucciadatta Cookie

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IMG_4935Some say it’s bad luck to break family tradition…but there is always an exception to breaking tradition when the reason truly makes sense, right?  I think the “Fall Theme” sprinkle adornments justifies these traditional Christmas Cookie Delights early appearance on any sweet table this fall! After all, we did officially have our first snow fall yesterday making it feel more like we should be preparing for Christmas rather then Thanksgiving!  

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Fall Cucciadatta Cookies

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