I do love home made Pasta!

Okay, okay it is time! Time I learn how to and put into practice the making of my own home made pasta! I luv it! I confess! And since the store bought stuff of any brand, I might add, leaves something to be desired, I must get over my inhibitions and just do it! I mean, I love making home made yeast breads so, how much harder or time consuming can it be than that?! Right?! Hubby finally bought the pasta making attachment to my mixer, (a few years ago,) and does not forget to bring it to my attention every now and again. That said, I started looking for pasta maker videos last night on the web, (since I am a very visual learner,) to get the feel and grab some technique from those who have already been there and done that. I was surfing the Craftsy app on my Ipad when I came across this guy, "Giuliano Hazan" the son of a long line of Italian pasta makers whose late mother was a renowned Italian cooking doyenne Marcella Hazan, and wrote books of her own recipes and more. I found the history of this family to be of great intrigue to me, so I plan to delve further in to their Italian roots and recipes. So! Wish me luck and I'll try to keep you updated on my "progress."

Lots of love!

Julie

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