I was born in New Jersey to first generation Italian parents. Both sets of my grandparents were born in Italy and emigrated to the United States. They brought with them a love of the Italian culture and Italian traditional cooking. My parents instilled those same values in their children and we all enjoy cooking and learning about our heritage. I learned many of my cooking skills from my parents and grandparents, but I also studied Italian cooking and made many of the recipes for my children as they were growing up. They also enjoy cooking for their families.
Now that I am retired from the teaching profession, I have the time to write a blog and share my information about Italian cooking. Through the years, many people have asked me how to prepare certain dishes and because I am a teacher by trade, I feel that I have the skills to share with you the reader, the techniques for preparing authentic and healthy meals for your family.
If you enjoy Italian food and want to learn the techniques for doing so, then follow this blog. The recipes are simple. everyday meals that you can prepare for your family. Italian cooking does not have to be expensive or fattening. Home cooks are usually frugal and use leftovers creatively in new dishes. I will also share with you how to make such recipes healthy, while at the same time, creating delicious food.
Terry Alvare
After 9 days in Paris, so looking forward to Italian food again. Now I can find all these wonderful recipes in one place : – )
jovinacooksitalian
Have a wonderful time cooking – one of life’s pleasures.
themidlifesecondwife
Thanks very much for visiting my blog, and for sharing my godmother’s recipe for Italian Wedding Soup with your readers. I look forward to trying some of your recipes! Ciao, Marci
jovinacooksitalian
Thanks for your comments and I will enjoy reading your posts. Don’t you love those old family recipes.
dixiesdiary
I really like your blog.I am new to blogging and love sharing with other bloggers.I love you article about peaches.You must be an amazing cook.
International Eats
This is so lovely, and so familiar sounding
Really enjoyed my browse
jovinacooksitalian
Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
Joan Sullivan Reisen
Hey, Jovina, my sister, Margaret, called me yesterday to tell me about your site. Eerily, I had been thinking about you only last week, along with Magie Ave and School #12! Believe it or not!!!! Must be some sort of cosmic confluence.
My Irish soul ( and appetite) are Italiophiles; I have made 7 trips to Italy, only limited by lack of euros! Look forward to trying some of your recipes.
Joan Sullivan Reisen
nickgarrett
Like yr work here…
Can you email me at info@foodnwalktours.com
jovinacooksitalian
Thank you for reading and commenting.
heididmedina
Hi there, just wanted to let you know I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award and the Very Inspiring blog award. If you are interested go to this link. http://simplysophisticatedcooking.wordpress.com/2013/02/24/one-lovely-blog-award-and-the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
jovinacooksitalian
Thank you very much.
mcsgal
I have nominated you for the Liebster Blog Award. To receive your reward, check out this link http://cookingforthechemicallysensitive.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/liebster-blog-award.
jovinacooksitalian
Thank you very much for thinking about me.
soulofspice
Hi Jovina, I love your blog and have nominated it for the Inspiring Blogger Award. Check details here, http://soulofspice.wordpress.com/2013/03/03/appreciation-5-awards/ cheers, charu
jovinacooksitalian
thank you very much for thinking of me.
Ankit
Hey,
Congratulations, I have nominated you for the ‘Sunshine Award’
Claim it here-> http://gypsyfoods.wordpress.com/2013/03/23/happy-birthday-celebrating-with-awards/
Keep up the blogging,
Good Luck
jovinacooksitalian
Thank you very much. I appreciate your support.