Mike Angarola
I have worn many hats in my career, from soft drink salesman to Executive Director for a National Volunteer Health Agency. I have worked as an investment advisor and enjoy following the markets. Most recently I open and owned a small Italian Deli and Specialty Food store, which was always a dream of mine.
My hobbies include cooking, collecting/enjoying fine wines, hiking, jogging and being outdoors. I also enjoy traveling and in the spring of 2012 will return to my ancestral village of Sciacca, Sicily with my family for vacation. These days I serve as a consultant for small non-profit organizations and find myself spending much time writing and with my new found hobby, combing the beaches for treasures with a metal detector. More than anything, I enjoy quality time with my wife, my 4 kids and my grandson.
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My hobbies include cooking, collecting/enjoying fine wines, hiking, jogging and being outdoors. I also enjoy traveling and in the spring of 2012 will return to my ancestral village of Sciacca, Sicily with my family for vacation. These days I serve as a consultant for small non-profit organizations and find myself spending much time writing and with my new found hobby, combing the beaches for treasures with a metal detector. More than anything, I enjoy quality time with my wife, my 4 kids and my grandson.
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I Took a Well Deserved Wine VacationIt is no secret that I enjoy a good glass of wine. Recently however, I seemed to be suffering from what can only be described as Palate Fatigue. A vacation from wine seemed to be just what the doctor ordered.
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Look Online for Great Wine Buying OpportunitiesBuying wine online has never been easier and more and more sites are offering discount pricing with free delivery. Learn the ins and outs of buying wine online.
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Food and Wine Tips when Visiting SicilyI recently returned from a family trip to our ancestral village of Sciacca, Sicily. A big part of our experience was discovering the many wonderful foods of this island and how Sicily sets itself apart food wise from the rest of Italy.
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2 Italian Easter Specials You Got to MakePizza Rustica and Italian Wheat Pie are two special dishes many Italian families prepare to celebrate the end of lent. Every region in Italy seems to have their own specialty and every family their own way of preparing the dishes.
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Bruschette and Grilled Asparagus: Two Simple Spring Inspired DishesHaving a party, some friends over to kick off the Bar-Ba-Que Season? Try these easy and tasty dishes from mt wife's secret cookbook..
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Aunt Anna’s BiscottiMy Aunt Anna was a wonderful cook, but more than that a great baker, especially when it came to traditional Italian cookies, like her biscotti.
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Parmigiano Reggiano and Barolo – Perfect TogetherItalians like to include wine and cheese both before and after the main course. Two standouts that make most tables are Parmigiano Reggiano, the king of all cheeses and Barolo, the wine of kings.
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Celebrating the Feast of Saint Joseph the CarpenterDuring the Middle Ages a sever drought plague Sicily and it was prayers offered to Saint Patrick that broke the spell. To this day Italians pay tribute to their patron saint by celebrating the feast of Saint Joseph the Carpenter.
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5 Italian Wines and Cheeses to Try Before you DieLooking for some unique Italian cheeses and great Italian wines to compliment them. Here are 5 of each that you absolutely have to try. They are guaranteed to please.
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Quick and Easy Vodka SauceMaking a good Vodka Sauce can be chore and not much fun. Here we show you how to turn your jar or home made red sauce into a great tasting Vodka Sauce. Its quick and easy and guaranteed to be a hit.
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Fresh Tomato, Basil, and Celigene PizzaSpring is a time to enjoy and reconnect with family and friends. Try my fresh tomato, basil and celigene pizza and even the teens in you life will make it to the dinner table. On top of that it's fun and easy to make.
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So You Want to Start Your Own BusinessStarting your own business is a dream shared by millions of people. Being your own boss can be exciting, but it comes with risk. Follow this advise and avoid the costly mistakes I made that eventually let to me closing my business down
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Easter Treats - a Little More Than Sweet StuffMy mom would spend her entire Easter week, preparing breads and pies, not just for us but for neighbors and friends as well. Some of her traditions I continue to share with my family to this day.
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Mom's Secret to a Great Tomato SaucePutting up a pot of sauce for the week or for a special meal is a dying art. My mom never let a Sunday go by without working her magic in the kitchen. The secrets behind her great Sunday Sauce (we called it gravy) are explained in these 5 simple steps.
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How to Make Great MeatballsA big part of our Sunday meals was my mother's meatballs. Beginning before most of us were awake, she would make enough to feed the entire family and last through the week. .
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Try My Grandmother's Sicilian Style LasagnaI grew up in the same house as my grandparents. They lived downstairs we lived upstairs. Both my mother and grandmother were great cooks and this sicilain style lasagna is as pleasing as the memories that go with it.
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Does the High Price of Gold Have You Thinking About Unloading Your Unwanted Jewelry?When selling your unwanted gold intodays market, you need to be aware of the pitfalls and brush up on your weights and measures.
