In Search Of The Holy Grail: Done.

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I love lasagna. (Fanatically so.)  My Soul food.  Cheesy, meaty, noodley deliciousness.

Yet, after hundreds of tastings at home, at diners, at mid-range and at high end restaurants – the result is predictable: wildly disappointing. Swimming in sauces that miss. Weird cheese. Overcomplicated meat.  Over medicated with spices.  Too many things. Too Heavy. Outcome? Sigh.

The hunt is over.  A Food Network search for “Lasagna” yielded the discovery here .  Giada De Laurentiis’ Lasagna Rolls recipe ranks #1.  It has over 1400 reviews and earns the reviewers’ top 5-star rating.

It was a smash hit with the family last night. The leftovers marinated over night – and if possible, it tasted better for breakfast (yes, I did) and for lunch (yes, I did). (The streak stops at 3 meals in a row. There was none left for dinner tonight.)

Simple ingredients. Straight forward to pull together.  We honored the recipe with the exception of replacing the prosciutto with 1 pound of ground beef.

Don’t miss a wonderful post at Full Fork Ahead for life size photos during each stage of production along with the complete recipe.


Image Credit: Full Fork Ahead

Is it time yet?!?!

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My Score? 0 for 5. (Sad)

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Ouch.
Pause“…for what? Keep it comin’.
Do not like“…what? Can’t think of anything.
Where’s the sign for “Ready for Third Plate“?
Where’s the sign for “Ready for Dessert“?
What about the sign “Don’t look too closely. I had to loosen my belt to make room.


“…in restaurants they like non-verbal clues.  A sign language of sorts.  The waiter or waitress reads the secret code spelled out through your dirty utensils and napkin. If the waiter doesn’t happen to see  you licking your plate (which is the International sign of “Yup … thems was good eatin’.  I’m done!“) how’s he supposed to know if you’re finished eating? He knows by where you’ve placed your cutlery.  Honestly, he does…(other rules to note): 

  • Your napkin should be half heartedly folded to the left of your plate.
  • Do NOT rest the cutlery on the table.
  • Do NOT cross the cutlery over each other in an X.
  • Do NOT put your napkin on your plate.
  • Do NOT perfectly refold your napkin.
  • Do NOT put your napkin on your chair.
  • Do NOT fold your napkin into the shape of a swan or a dead chicken and then leave the restaurant wearing it as a hat.”

Sunday Morning: The Pedrini Family

A Pasta Story from The Perennial Plate on Vimeo. Funding provided by intrepidtravel.com/italy


A clip that takes us to the hills in Tuscany with the Pedrini Family.

Good Sunday Morning.


Related Post: Sunday Morning: 10 Things We Love About Italy

Sunday Morning: 10 Things We Love About Italy

10 Things We Love About Italy from The Perennial Plate on Vimeo. Funding provided by intrepidtravel.com/italy.


I don’t know why I’m posting clips about food at 6am. Not helpful for my Biggest Loser Challenge. But this, THIS, was amazing. Enjoy.

Good Sunday Morning.