Overall - 9/10
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Food - 9/10
Service - 9.5/10
Ambiance - 8/10

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3:44 PM

Our girl turned one last week and we are coming to terms with the fact that she is no longer a baby but a toddler.  Where did the time go?  I'm sure all parents wonder the same thing.  The thing about a toddler, especially ours, is they keep you very busy.  For this reason, the blog has been somewhat neglected.  We are however, giving little updates on our food adventures on Twitter and Instagram @dcfortheloveof- so check us out there if you aren't already.  In the meantime, here is a quick turkey apple meatball recipe we have been utilizing that our little one loves but also is delicious for the adults.

Pasta toddler turkey

5:25 PM

Overall - 9.5/10
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Food - 9.5/10
Service - 9.5/10
Ambiance - 9/10

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10:50 PM

Overall - 8.5/10
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Food - 8/10
Service - 9/10
Ambiance- 9/10

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11:11 AM

Spring has sprung and I've been inspired by the beautiful asparagus that is currently in season.  Used in this rotini dish with creamy ricotta and flavourful bacon, it is not only gorgeous to look at but delicious to eat.  On this occasion, I've used Catelli's Healthy Harvest Ancient Grains rotini and the slightly firmer texture compliments the asparagus perfectly.

Cheese Featured Italian Pasta pork

7:11 PM

We're excited to hold a giveaway contest for a year's supply of Catelli's Healthy Harvest Ancient Grains pasta ($200 value).  Read to the end of this post to find out how you can enter to win!

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4:49 PM

Overall - 9/10
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Food - 9.5/10
Service - 9/10
Ambiance - 9/10

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11:44 AM

Polenta is just as easy to make as regular pasta with the added benefit of being able to pump up the flavour with heaps of parmesan cheese, butter and fresh herbs. You can top it with your favourite tomato sauce or in our case, roasted sausages and peppers. 

Cheese Pasta pork

4:48 PM

Overall - 8
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Food - 7*
Service - 8
Ambiance - 9
(*Food rating takes into account value)

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10:00 PM

I'll admit that I quite enjoy my pasta loaded up with sauce. However every so  often I do like my pasta simple. In this recipe, the spaghetti is simply coated in the delicious oils rendered from the chorizo sausage and freshly grated parmesan cheese. The secret ingredient is a splash of good balsamic vinegar to cut through the richness of the sausage while adding a hint of sweetness.

Cheese Italian Pasta pork

6:13 PM

Overall - 7.5/10
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Food - 7/10
Service - 8/10
Ambiance - 7/10

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9:20 PM