Meet This Italian Family

Hiya! I’m Rach and I have a confession: I’m not really Italian. Mostly my heritage is from the British Isles. Was born in the USA, spent my teen years in Wuhan, China, came back to the USA for college where I met and married a very sweet American-born-Italian named Christopher. And now we live in Memphis, Tennessee! For the first 21 years of my life I might not have been Italian, but my last name says differently now… so, welcome to This Italian Family’s website!

Christopher

My very sweet husband as of 08.16.08 after proposing on 02.07.08 (dating since 09.29.04). He’s 27. Italian. Super laid back. Basketball fanatic. Home repair master. Loves four seasons and especially winter and snow. Works with numbers. Too smart for his own good. He is forever making me laugh. Definitely my best friend.

Rach

I’m 25. As Elf said, I just like smiling, smiling’s my favorite! Also on the list of favorites: I love to laugh, dance, daydream, soak up the sunshine, skip, snuggle, play, cook, photograph, organize, make memories, love fearlessly, be present in a radical way, and live each day full of joy. :D  I know all of that sounds like a bunch of fluff, but believe me, God has been so good to me and I have been blessed so overwhelmingly that I truly have no words for it. My only response is to overflow with joy. He is good. All the time.

Oreo

The doggie. You can read all about him on his very own page.

Contact me: thisitalianrach (at) gmail (dot) com


220 Responses to Meet This Italian Family

  1. Debora | December 16, 2010 at 10:13 am | Reply

    Nice to meet you all! Thanks for visiting my blog! :^)

  2. racheljthomas | December 16, 2010 at 8:45 pm | Reply

    Holy mess! You have a lot of recipes on here! That will surely come in handy next week when I’m the only one at work. :)

  3. Susie's Homemade | December 23, 2010 at 11:52 am | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such sweet comments. I hope to see you back there soon:-)

  4. Katherine: Unemployed | December 27, 2010 at 5:28 pm | Reply

    How fun; hope to be hearing more about what your awesome family is up to

  5. paoang | December 27, 2010 at 8:39 pm | Reply

    Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog! This is such a cute page- I love it! I too adore sunshine- a morning without i is just no morning at all.

    Can’t wait to keep on reading more of your blog!!!

  6. Jen | December 27, 2010 at 9:39 pm | Reply

    First time to your blog and am loving what I’m seeing!!

  7. Jen | December 27, 2010 at 9:40 pm | Reply

    Oh and sweetie, have you added your city info to Location Central yet? It’s where you can see who blogs by you. We’re all on there!

    http://www.LocationCentral.blogspot.com

  8. snackgirlgoeshealthy | December 28, 2010 at 1:27 am | Reply

    Awesome! Is your blog brand new?

    • This Italian Family | December 28, 2010 at 3:16 pm | Reply

      Yes! Well, I started working on it in late November, but I didn’t release it until just a couple of weeks ago. I had a TON of recipes to move from my old website at webs.com so that’s what took so long. I’m loving wordpress though! It’s great. :)

  9. Nicole @ Making Good Choices | December 28, 2010 at 7:49 am | Reply

    Thanks for coming by my blog! I can’t wait to read more about you!

  10. Vicki | December 28, 2010 at 8:58 am | Reply

    Thank you SO much for stopping by my blog on my SITS day and making my day memorable.

    -Vicki
    Twitter: CrowndVic
    Facebook: Crowning Victoria
    http://www.CrowningVictoria.com

  11. mostlyfoodandcrafts | December 28, 2010 at 9:22 am | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier – your recipes look great ! Ill be back -I hope you visit agains oon too.

  12. anotherhealthyhabit | December 28, 2010 at 10:54 am | Reply

    I’m loving your blog! What great recipes! I’m excited about the family chronicles!

  13. christina | December 28, 2010 at 12:43 pm | Reply

    thanks for stopping by my blog! can’t wait to read more of yours too :)

  14. Lauren | December 28, 2010 at 12:53 pm | Reply

    Thanks for visiting my blog and the sweet comments! Yours is adorable and I can’t wait to read more!

  15. Freckled Foodie | December 28, 2010 at 12:53 pm | Reply

    this blog is absolutely adorable. i love it already and cannot wait to read more about you and your ITALIAN family :)

    xo.

  16. kissmybroccoli | December 28, 2010 at 12:56 pm | Reply

    Awww, I love your little introduction! I too randomly burst into song…mostly at work with one of my quirky co-workers! Can’t wait to try out some of your recipes…they all sound so delicious!

  17. Amy | December 28, 2010 at 3:03 pm | Reply

    Welcome to being Italian..you’re gonna love it! :)

  18. ma whats for dinner | December 28, 2010 at 4:38 pm | Reply

    Nice to meet you, Rach! What great energy you have. My last name now is Fitzpatrick, I don’t have a drop of Irish in me, but you gotta embrace it just the same right??? Love Italians, and the Irish, oh and the Germans, and Dutch, and Asians….etc. :) Can’t wait to come back and read more about your adventures.

    Happy New Year, Love!

    Lots of yummy love,
    Alex aka Ma What’s For Dinner
    http://www.mawhats4dinner.com

  19. Erika | December 28, 2010 at 6:45 pm | Reply

    Nice to “meet” you! Thanks for the comment on my blog. I can’t wait to read more. :-D

  20. simplyshaka | December 28, 2010 at 7:02 pm | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by! I look forward to reading more and love the name (even if you’re not an Italian family :) )

  21. Lauren | December 28, 2010 at 10:54 pm | Reply

    Love the intro and the cast of characters!! :)

  22. PeaceLoveTerri | December 29, 2010 at 10:31 am | Reply

    Stopping by from Location Central blog/Tennessee.. XOXOXO!!
    http://www.peaceloveapplesauce.com/

  23. mangiabella | December 29, 2010 at 11:27 pm | Reply

    what a FUN blog!!!! I’m so thrilled you visited me at mangiabella! I loved reading your Augustine quote :) – I posted some GREAT Augustine in one of my archives this past july called “stuffed french toast with a side of augustine” – I hope you had a meaningful christmas celebration and my best wishes for a happy healthy and blessed new year!

  24. Brianna | December 30, 2010 at 8:00 am | Reply

    awe ADORABLE!

    xoxo
    bB

  25. Jen | December 30, 2010 at 3:41 pm | Reply

    What a great blog! Love the introductions!

    Did you sign up for the perfume giveaway when you were at my blog?

    Happy Thursday!! xo

  26. ciaotochow | December 30, 2010 at 4:44 pm | Reply

    Hey, Rach! I just came across your blog. I’m going to be studying in Italy for a semester (I leave in about 2 weeks) and I thought it’d be fun to check out your blog and see what you’ve all experienced, Italian-food-wise and culture-wise. I’ll be visiting often! :)

  27. Shannon [Tropical Eats] | December 31, 2010 at 1:00 pm | Reply

    you are all so cute!!! love the story behind the blog :)

  28. Mary @ Bites and Bliss | December 31, 2010 at 7:03 pm | Reply

    I always wondered what it’d be like to become part of an Italian family :P You’ll have SO much fun in Italy no doubt!!

  29. 'Chelle | January 2, 2011 at 7:05 pm | Reply

    You guys are so cute! Keep the passion alive for all the the things you cherish. These are the most important things in life!

  30. Nicolette | January 2, 2011 at 9:17 pm | Reply

    Happy New year! Cute blog… Thanks for stopping by this week. :)

    -Nicolette

    http://www.simplycolette.blogspot.com
    http://www.photographygetaways.com

  31. amber, this is the life | January 4, 2011 at 2:40 pm | Reply

    love your blog!! especially the recipe section, i will for sure be a frequent visitor to get some awesome cooking tips :)

  32. suburbianbliss | January 4, 2011 at 10:48 pm | Reply

    Do I see that correctly…you have 3 kids!? You must be one busy lady!! I’m looking forward to browsing around your blog and seeing what’s in store!

  33. Gwenelle | January 5, 2011 at 2:21 pm | Reply

    Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog; it’s nice to “meet” you :)

    I saw you got married in August ’08 … my anniversary is in Sept. ’08! And hubby and I don’t yet have kids of our own either, but we have the most adorable godson – 8 1/2 months old and already walking!

    And I have to say, I love your confession about not being Italian. I totally understand! I only have a few drops of Irish blood, but my husband has a strong Irish heritage and undeniably Irish first *and* last name … so I call myself Irish too ;)

    • This Italian Family | January 5, 2011 at 4:20 pm | Reply

      Hooray! I’m glad that I’m not the only one who claims her husband’s ethnicity. ;) Sounds like we have a lot in common with the length of marriage and no kids of our own, but kids we love thing :) I look forward to reading more of your blog! :)

  34. timkeen40 | January 5, 2011 at 11:17 pm | Reply

    I am glad I found this blog. Very interesting.

    http://timkeen40.wordpress.com

  35. Meg | January 6, 2011 at 7:55 am | Reply

    You guys rock :D I love your blog already!

  37. chelsea-rebecca | January 6, 2011 at 11:27 am | Reply

    Aw this is so awesome!!
    Can’t wait to read more!!

  38. kristastes | January 6, 2011 at 9:43 pm | Reply

    You guys are such a cute couple and I love your pup!! The christmas lights are priceless. My dog would probably eat them hah! :)

  39. Lisa @ Dishes of Mrs. Fish | January 8, 2011 at 8:25 pm | Reply

    Our stories are very similar! I’m not Italian, but married to one! Being part of an Italian family is quite the adventure!

  40. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking | January 8, 2011 at 10:28 pm | Reply

    Found your blog through Sarah at Loved like the Church. So glad I did.

  41. crazylittlethingneela | January 9, 2011 at 12:05 pm | Reply

    nice to meet you gorgeus!
    I am excited to read more about your ‘italian’ life ;)

  42. fitnessnfoodiegirl | January 9, 2011 at 5:27 pm | Reply

    You sound awesome! I can’t wait to read more! Have a blessed week!

  43. snackgirlgoeshealthy | January 9, 2011 at 5:48 pm | Reply

    This is just beautful. Too precious! :)

  44. Debra Elramey | January 9, 2011 at 6:39 pm | Reply

    Glad I stopped in for a visit. Well, stumbled in for a visit is more like it:) So sweet to meet you and your family. Hope you’ll swing by and visit me sometime. Company is always welcome at my place.
    I’ll be back soon, now that I know where to find you.

  45. happytalesblog | January 9, 2011 at 9:18 pm | Reply

    Hey there!! So I just popped over to your blog and HOLY wow it is adorable! And so are you, your hubby and your little Oreo!!! Your style of writing is quite fun to read… so glad that you found my blog so I could find yours! I have a feeling yours is going to be one of my fav’s to read. Looove it!

  46. Bobbi McCormick | January 10, 2011 at 11:21 am | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by my blog:) LOVE YOURS!!!

  47. Gillian | January 10, 2011 at 12:31 pm | Reply

    Nice to meet you and your beautiful family! You have such a gorgeous smile!!

  48. RahRigby | January 11, 2011 at 8:20 am | Reply

    Nice to “meet” you! I love your blog and will definitly continue to be a reader!

  49. Kayla | January 11, 2011 at 1:16 pm | Reply

    You two are so cute and love your dog! Adorable!

  50. viviene | January 11, 2011 at 5:31 pm | Reply

    how lovely =) came across your blog through SITS~

    i love the picture of your doggie lol =p

  51. viviene | January 11, 2011 at 5:40 pm | Reply

    ……lovely posts.. i will sure be back for more.. =)

  52. dramaqueensmum | January 12, 2011 at 8:23 am | Reply

    Hi. Stopping by from SITS. Love your blog. You & your hubby are adorable. I’m also Italian by marriage. Following your blog now.

  53. LKD | January 12, 2011 at 1:14 pm | Reply

    Hi, I love your leaping photos and your sunny outlook on life! I am a part Italian girl madly in love and living with a boy who hates cheese! I shall read you when I need an Italian fix, which is often!

    Lorna :)

  55. Tara | January 12, 2011 at 10:23 pm | Reply

    adorable blog. Super sweet puppy!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and helping to make my SITS feature day amazing! I love Compassion! My husband and I are advocates and have 4 Compassion kids! Love!

  56. TheHealthyApron | January 13, 2011 at 3:40 pm | Reply

    Just saying hello! You seem like so much fun!

  57. Jessica@tastyandtrim | January 13, 2011 at 3:52 pm | Reply

    Hey love! I’m just letting you know that I chose you as one my favorite bloggers to receive the “Stylish Blogger Award” because I adore your blog! Here’s the link to the post http://tastyandtrim.com/?p=3240 Have an amazing weekend :)

  58. Alexis @ There She Goes | January 13, 2011 at 8:31 pm | Reply

    Nice to meet you, thanks for stopping at my blog!

  59. hunter71 | January 14, 2011 at 8:58 am | Reply

    Love your blog. The dog is so cool! :-) Hunter71

  60. tinaspins | January 14, 2011 at 12:15 pm | Reply

    Blog well! Can’t wait to read about some of your cooking adventures.

  61. Kelsey @ Clean Teen Kelsey | January 15, 2011 at 10:49 pm | Reply

    you are so pretty! I can’t wait to see more from you. You guys look like so much fun, and your doggy is adorable. :)

  62. Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel | January 16, 2011 at 2:19 pm | Reply

    YOU. ARE. GORGEOUS. plain and simple. this was just so cute to read. what a lovely family and life you guys have <3 <3

  63. movesnmunchies | January 17, 2011 at 4:51 am | Reply

    i love your blog!! you are GORGEOUS, like seriously beautiful!

  64. ma whats for dinner | January 17, 2011 at 1:44 pm | Reply

    cutest couple ever!!!

    Lots of yummy love,
    Alex aka Ma What’s For Dinner
    http://www.mawhats4dinner.com

  65. heelsextremity | January 19, 2011 at 2:11 am | Reply

    cool! u guys look so cute together… i got married bout the same age as you did. Now my son is two months old. Guess you’re the happiest woman after me!!!;)

  66. TheSceneFromMe | January 19, 2011 at 8:20 am | Reply

    Awe, how cute is Oreo tangled in those lights! Love it!

  67. Freckled Foodie | January 19, 2011 at 11:38 am | Reply

    awhh rach, you are simply beautiful!! <3

  68. Kriste | January 20, 2011 at 11:23 am | Reply

    Hi fellow SITS gal! Your blog is too cute!

  69. Kristina @ Life as Kristina | January 20, 2011 at 7:27 pm | Reply

    Yay-so glad you found me!!!! I can already tell i’m going to love your blog-you two are so adorable-gorgeous couple!!!! Can’t wait to read about your adventures!

  70. ma whats for dinner | January 21, 2011 at 9:02 am | Reply

    Back again…Loving the pic of oreo!!!

    Lots of yummy love,
    Alex aka Ma What’s For Dinner
    http://www.mawhats4dinner.com

  71. Jenny | January 22, 2011 at 9:14 pm | Reply

    Love your blog! Definitely subscribing, can’t wait to read more :)

  72. lookingupwhileslimmingdown | January 26, 2011 at 5:32 pm | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by blog and saying hi! Yours looks great! I love positive, passionate people! I’ll look forward to reading more. And, I love the pic of your dog with the Christmas lights! Super cute! :)

  73. Ellie | January 26, 2011 at 11:56 pm | Reply

    By the way! When did you receive Jesus into your vida loca?! I did when I was 4! Who says you can’t believe and follow at a young age right?!

  74. Wendy | January 30, 2011 at 10:12 am | Reply

    So this is SUPER belated….but…I was going through my list of emails to go back to….and the one where you commented on my blog a while back was there! I had already stopped by to read some of your posts, but I didn’t “meet” you yet. :) I’m loving y’all already!! My hubby and I started dating in Nov 03 and Married July 09….so we’ve been together roughly the same amount of time as y’all! :)

  75. theflourishingfoodie | February 4, 2011 at 8:04 am | Reply

    I just came across your blog and can’t wait to read more. I love Italian stuff, espicially Italian food! :)

  76. Sophia Chang | February 10, 2011 at 1:25 am | Reply

    Oh man Oreo reminds me so much of Peanut Butter, the first pittie we fostered and nursed back from distemper.

    Thanks for visiting the “old blog” from 20 SB – this is the new one (I’m not saying the name of the old one to maintain its anonymity ;) )

  77. Manu | February 12, 2011 at 5:08 pm | Reply

    Hi Rach!

    Very nice blog! I was born in Italy by the way! ;-) Nice to meet you!

  78. Kath (My Funny Little Life) | February 15, 2011 at 4:11 pm | Reply

    So much happiness on here! Makes me happy as well immediately! :)

  79. Sonia @ Master of Her Romaine | February 15, 2011 at 5:27 pm | Reply

    I love your “about” page! Can’t wait to read more about you :)

  80. dressed2dish | February 23, 2011 at 8:59 pm | Reply

    yay so glad to have found your blog!

  81. laavventura | February 25, 2011 at 10:57 am | Reply

    I found your blog comment surfing today! Nicely done.

  82. thf2 | March 12, 2011 at 12:19 am | Reply

    Thanks Rach! And there’s been times when I was a full-time salaried youth pastor that I wished I could just have the freedom to be a volunteer with the students. There’s good to both sides, but as long as you are pursuing your passion and following Jesus Christ with all of your heart, you are right on track. Drop me a line anytime and let me know how I can pray for you, your relationship and your ministry with your students!

    I’ll be updating pretty frequently once I’m on the trail…wherever I get wi-fi, which is available but not everywhere (if you have seen the map of the PCT, you’ll see why…it’s way out in the middle of nowhere!)

    You rock!

    Dug

    • This Italian Family | March 12, 2011 at 6:47 am | Reply

      It really is nice to have the freedom to say no to things if I don’t want to do them. When I was being paid to do youth ministry it was a totally different story. I love every minute of it because I get to pick which minutes I invest. :)

      I definitely look forward to reading more of your adventures! :)

  83. eva626 | March 12, 2011 at 6:28 am | Reply

    love your blog RACH!!!! great pics!!! i can look at them forever! lol…so many to . and you blog is so engaging! nice stuff

  84. sportsjim81 | March 25, 2011 at 12:34 pm | Reply

    Just found your blog from a comment on another’s. Isn’t the blog community great! Anyway, it struck me immediately because I am Italian (though all from my Mom so my last name doesn’t reflect it) and saw pictures of food which made my mouth water. Great site and I’ll check back often. Hope you’ll check out mine as well!

    • This Italian Family | March 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm | Reply

      Yay! I’m so glad you came by! Way to have the Italian influence even if your name doesn’t reflect it. We’re kinda opposite in that way. You really ARE Italian even though your name doesn’t show it whereas I have the name, but not the bloodlines. ;) And now I made myself sound like a horse, haha! Anyway, so glad you came by! :)

  85. agirlandhercarrot | March 30, 2011 at 9:32 am | Reply

    Hi Rach! So nice to meet you! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a couple comments! Truly makes my day! ;-) . Love the Dog, Love that there isn’t a “lick” of Italian in ya. Also love to LAUGH, dance and sing! Lovely to meet you and happy to have found you! Have a very happy healthy day!

    Jen

  86. lindsay | March 30, 2011 at 2:03 pm | Reply

    goodness girl, you are your family are just beautiful! I love your heart and passion for life!

  87. hauterunningmama | April 22, 2011 at 12:13 pm | Reply

    Ahhhhh just found your blog! Love it! You are too darn awesome girl!

    Coming from a big Italian family I can tell you that you don’t have to be born Italian to be Italian. It’s a way of life. So looking forward to keeping up with you!!

    And thank you for not being afraid to share your love of the lord. You have a good thing going on here!!!

  88. Casey | April 27, 2011 at 12:35 am | Reply

    Thanks for commenting on my blog- I’m your newest follower!

  89. Penelope | April 28, 2011 at 1:47 pm | Reply

    You guys are so cute! Glad I found your blog. :)

  90. Janis @Open My Ears | May 5, 2011 at 2:18 am | Reply

    I just had to come over and see who this Italian family is and what you are all about. You see, I am Italian–100 percent. And I’m not laid back–so how did your husband become so easy-going? I have three Italian men cousins who are like brothers to me, and I would never describe them as laid back. So funny.

    I couldn’t possibly read all of your comments but my eye caught one about recipes. I will have to check those out. And if you’re ever interested in a traditional Italian Easter bread, I just posted the recipe our family has been using for more than 30 years http://openmyearslord.blogspot.com/2011/04/italian-easter-bread-tradition-that.html

    We have two grown adopted sons still finishing up with college.

    Hope you’ll stop by sometime and we can become acquainted.

    Blessings,
    Janis

    • Rach @ This Italian Family | May 5, 2011 at 7:14 am | Reply

      You know, that’s really an excellent question. His parents and only brother are all very high stress people. I’m not sure how he got the laid back gene, but I’m thankful for it! I need someone to balance me out. ;)

  92. megpinkgiggles | May 28, 2011 at 8:46 pm | Reply

    I’m glad I found your blog! I am also not italian, but often pretend i am. :)

  93. Alexandria | July 10, 2011 at 8:55 pm | Reply

    Hi Rach! It’s nice to meet you! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :) I come from an Italian family & though my mom isn’t Italian, you’d guess she was!

  94. countingducks | July 13, 2011 at 10:29 am | Reply

    What a lovely set up and the dog looks cute too

  95. Life After Swimming | July 20, 2011 at 11:42 am | Reply

    Aweee your doggy looks adorable!!! I come from a big Italian family…both of my mom’s parents were born in Italy. My family definitely fits into the “crazy Italian family” category, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Hope you’re enjoying the Italian way of life! :) Glad to have stumbled upon your blog!

  96. Rachel | August 5, 2011 at 6:04 pm | Reply

    Just found you through Twitter (you commented on another friend’s post). My name is Rachel and I too married an Italian. Crazy! I wish I had some Italian in me, but now, with tow kids and an Italian husband, I might as well be. Excited to follow you!

  97. Rachel's Cottage House | August 25, 2011 at 10:48 pm | Reply

    I love your blog so far! It’s so warm and inviting! Your recipes look amazing as well. I’m def. going to be stopping by again!

    -Rachel

  98. Ladygardenia | September 19, 2011 at 2:14 am | Reply

    Hi, you’re family is really cute!! I checked out your blog, it’s written great and wish you all the happiness in the world. Have a nice day:)

  99. Nada (One Arab Vegan) | September 24, 2011 at 4:46 pm | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love your philosophy on life and being “radically present”, so uplifting. Ps. You and your husband make a GORGEOUS couple and your goggie is the cutest!

  100. Dounia | September 28, 2011 at 9:46 am | Reply

    I love how you write and can definitely relate to a lot – be it the “radically present” frame of mind, the living overseas, or the italian husband! :) I’m happy I stumbled across your blog, thanks for sharing your joy of life!

  101. ohshineon | November 10, 2011 at 12:56 pm | Reply

    This is great… you are great! I love that you married an Italian man (good girl) and love God and life and eating and cooking. Want to be friends? I’d like that. A lot.

    Looking forward to what is to come from you!
    xo,
    Katie at http://www.ohshineon.com

  102. racheldeangelis | December 10, 2011 at 9:21 pm | Reply

    Wow! I just stumbled across your blog, and couldn’t help but notice that we have a lot of similarities! Both Rachels, both married into Italian families just a few years ago (I am a “DeAngelis” now), both Christians, both have lived in China (my husband and I are currently spending a year in Zhejiang Province–that is what my blog is primarily about), and you live in Tennessee! Well….my husband and I actually have no affiliation with Tennessee, other than we’d really love to move there (not sure which city) when we return to the States next year. The similarities end there, because you seem to be an excellent cook, and I am NO GOOD in the kitchen. Maybe when we return to the States I will try some of your recipes and amaze and impress everyone! :-D I love your blog! I have subscribed!

    • Rach @ This Italian Family | December 12, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply

      We DO have a lot of similarities! How cool! I am excited to follow your blog and read about your adventures in China. I have missed living there for sure. I came back from Wuhan for college in 2004. My mom and my sisters and I are making traditional Chinese food for Christmas dinner. I am so excited! It has been so long since I’ve had authentic Chinese food. :) But then I remember living there and I always missed Taco Bell and Dr Pepper since we didn’t have access to those, haha! ;)

  103. twotoned | January 8, 2012 at 9:37 pm | Reply

    Ahhh… an Italian man. You’re one very lucky gal!

  104. anshulrautela | February 23, 2012 at 6:53 am | Reply

    Hi Rach,
    I loved your blog. Right from you, your family to your recipes all are beautiful. Keep posting the photos… God bless you and your family! :) :)

    Anshul.

  105. Tanya | June 22, 2012 at 9:37 am | Reply

    Love your blog Rach! Wonering if you ever hit points of not being fully engaged in your faith, wanting to skip Church, etc. Although I don’t talk about it on my blog, my Catholic faith is a big part of me. Yet I seem to go through “phases” with it much like I do with running where there are times I just flat out don’t want to participate or go through the motions just to “do it”, yet deep down know I am not getting much out of it by not being truly present and focused. (If that all makes sense)….Anyways, if you do have times like that, how do you handle it and get back to a good place? (If you have posted about this before, feel free to just direct me to that post)!

  106. healthcraved | July 22, 2012 at 7:44 pm | Reply

    thanks for commenting on my blog! I’m looking forward to reading yours!

  107. Casey | September 22, 2012 at 7:57 am | Reply

    You two are absolutely adorable! My stepdad is Italian and I have a little brother named Christopher. You seem like you have a lot of fun!!! I can’t wait to read more!

  108. Kelly | October 5, 2012 at 8:27 am | Reply

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, Rach! You two are adorable and I can’t wait to read more :)

  109. Jennifer Avventura | October 15, 2012 at 6:01 am | Reply

    Nice to meet you. Love your blog, looking forward to more from your Italian Family.

  110. Tushar Mohammad Zainuddin | January 6, 2013 at 8:01 am | Reply

    stopped by suddenly…and so glad I did! Amazing blog! It was nice meeting this Italian Family. Let me read your posts now and know this family more :)

  111. Amanda Nichols | February 5, 2013 at 3:27 pm | Reply

    Loving these recipes! They all look so good. Look forward to trying some out. :)

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