Ciao!

Please excuse the large gap in between newsletters. An some of you know Italian food and culture is my passion, but I am also a librarian.

To make a long story very short...From May until October I changed jobs a few times. I went from being the coordinator of public services at the Athens-Limestone Public Library to being a branch manager in another library system. I then accepted the position of director of my previous library (http://www.AthensLimestone.lib.al.us). I became the new director on 1 October. Do I need to say that my life has been hectic juggling multiple positions? I didn't think so.

So, now we will be able to move back to having regular newsletters. I thank you for your patience.

Here's the latest article from the Italian Food site at BellaOnline.com.

Nociata - Honey Nut Dessert Recipe
This sweet treat is a Christmas recipe from Lazio region of Italy. It is simple, but the memory of its flavor will "stick" with you.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art38086.asp

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Anaheim White House -- A Review
In April 2009, I had the pleasure of being Bruno Serato's guest at the Anaheim White House Restaurant. Bruno has recently been featured on CBS news with Katie Couric and as a hero in People magazine. Why has Bruno been given national recognition? Because of the hundreds of children he feeds everyday. It's great when good people are recognized.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62030.asp

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Biscotti dei Fantasmi -- Ghost Cookies Recipe
Cast a spell on your little goblins with these bewitching cookies.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art24475.asp

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Ossa dei Morti Biscotti - Bones of the Dead Men Cookie Recipe
These Italian cookies are traditional for for All Souls Day, but make a great Halloween treat.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art24511.asp

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Please visit http://ItalianFood.bellaonline.com for even more great content about Italian Food.

Buon Appetito!

Paula Laurita, Italian Food Editor
http://italianfood.bellaonline.com

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