Now that Thanksgiving is over and December has arrived, Italians go into overdrive in the kitchen. There are so many wonderful dishes, recipes, specialties and customs that come along with the holidays, which for me has always been a wonderful time of year. Christmas Eve in particular is one of my favorites as we celebrate “La Vigilia” with a fish feast! As a matter of fact, my very first post on Italyville was on Christmas Eve last year and I posted on the “Seven Fishes” which is a tradition with many Italian families including mine. I was recently sent a book called, “Feast of the Seven Fishes” by Robert Tinnell, Shannon Tinnell, Ed Piskor and Alex Saviuk. The team over at “Feast of the Seven Fishes” sent me 2 copies actually…. one for me and one to give away on Italyville. It’s a wonderful comic strip story about family, friends, love and best of all… food! Robert Tinnell who grew up Italian American also includes recipes he and his wife Shannon make for their ”Feast of the Seven Fishes.” In addition, there are some great photos and a brief family history of growing up Italian American in West Virginia.
So, in celebration of the holidays and “la Vigilia di Natale”, Maryann of Finding la Dolce Vita and I are hosting a virtual “Seven Fishes Feast” We will be giving away a copy of “Feast of the Seven Fishes” …. but since it’s the season of giving, we are sweeting the pot! (that’s just how we roll) So here’s a photo and list of “Italian products” in our holiday gift basket: {Note: products in the gift basket may vary to apply to postal laws}
- 1 homemade sopressata
- 1 small bottle of extra virgin olive oil from Calabria
- 1 jar of homemade roasted red peppers
- 1 bag of Perugina Baci
- 1 package of cookies (Savoiardi/lady fingers)
- 1 panettone
- 2 boxes of Properzi torrone (regular and chocolate covered)
- 1 book – “Feast of the Seven Fishes”
So come join us for a wonderful fish feast. We are accepting recipe’s until December 18th.
This is what you have to do to participate:
- Create a fish or shellfish dish and post it on your blog.
- Display our “Seven Fishes Feast” badge and link back to both Maryann and me.
- Send your entry to me at joe (at) italyville (dot) com and put “Seven Fishes Feast” in the subject line.
- Tell me your name, blog name, url, the name of your recipe with a photo and a link to your post.
Maryann and I will be posting the recipes as they arrive… so keep checking back! We will chose a winner at random on December 19th.
….and thanks for the early Blogoversary wishes Maryann!
Wow. Lotsalotta fish
And alot of great Italian products too!! Good luck and have fun with the contest, Joe!
As a fishoholic, I’ll be looking forward to these recipes. (I’ve never entered one of these blog events before, but this one I might just have a go at.)
Just came to you via La Dolce Vita. You’ve got a new subscriber!
My first time here and I find a great giveaway and new blog to read!! Awesome blog!
Auguri, Joe! And I’m looking forward to the recipe lists!
The gift basket is an interesting find!
Thanks Robin!
Sally..YES! The best person to participate is a fishoholic!
Thanks Joan and Bunny.. I look forward to visiting you as well.
Cherrye, I know there are some great and unique fish dishes where you are.
This is awesome. I grew up with the 7 fishes on Christmas Eve. Although things have changed I still try and get at least one fish into my Christmas Eve meal. Looking forward to joining in this event. Happy Blogoversary!
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Heya Joe, I’m digging your new digs! The blog looks great. (Now I need to go update my blogroll with your proper url!) Thanks for stopping by my blog and letting me know about that wacky code in the header. My blog needs some serious TLC… Ciao! ~Tui
Hi Joe, I’ll be sending something over to yours and Maryann’s event for sure! It’s your blogoversary too? Much congratulations on your great blog!
OOOOOOHH! Italian holiday booty!! Love it! As soon as I read Calabrian olive oil and torrone, I was sold. I’m going to join in on this for sure! I need to dig up some fish recipes…Ale has told me stories of having to eat capitoni for Xmas and not liking it. I love fish, so I am dying to try it. This is going to be fun!!
Sounds great to me! I’m having a little Feast of the Seven Fishes fun and giveaway at my place too
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Love what you’re doing-my two favorite things-Italy and cooking!
This is great! I’ll have to consult with my Nonno for this!
Hi Joe – I am going to participate for sure, been wanting to make Sole Veronique, so that is what I might bring to the Feast. Thanks for visiting my blog, looking forward to exploring your blog as well!
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The gift basket looks great too bad most of what is in it can’t be shipped to the US. When I read some of the posts on Bleeding Espresso I wanted to head to Southern Italy on the next plane.
What a great idea! The gift basket is beautiful, I look forward to reading some yummy fish recipes, maybe even trying one out.
Just stopped by to say Happy Blogoversary! Kudos !!
Someday I wish to celebrate mine too. New to blogosphere…will try n send a fish dish for sure!
Sure dear will try my best:)
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a little late but I managed to get in the feast!
hey Joe, couldn’t comment on MaryAnn’s blog though!??!
Hve emailed her the entry.
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Fill a large pot with 1 quart of water. Add 2 tbsp. sale and bring to a boil. Put lobster (s) in head first. Bring water back to boil. Lower heat, cover,and simmer.
Cooking Times
1 1/4 lb. Lobster (feeds 1) 12 minutes
1 1/2-2 lb. lobster (feeds 1) 16 minutes
2 1/2 – 31/2 lb. lobsters (feeds 1-2) 20 minutes
4-5 lb. lobster (feeds 2) 24 minutes
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Uncle joe I like my connoli better than pasta and cucuzzieli