Monthly Archives: November 2011

Adventures Rasp

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Fourteen years ago She sailed away. New found land In her Canadian way. Cities, outbacks and dingoes called. Oceans, islands and ships too tall. Blues, hues in journeys grasp. Anchors and tides, Her adventures rasp. Fourteen years ago She sailed … Continue reading →

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How Not to Make Sardinian Seadas

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Seadas or Sebadas is a traditional Sardinian dessert made with flour, fresh sheep cheese, honey and lemon zest. Seadas is a dessert similar to ravioli and is produced mainly in the areas where shepherds roam. Pecorino is sheep cheese, it’s strong … Continue reading →

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The Reader Appreciation Award

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

The Reader Appreciation Award I’m giving an award to those that have made this past year of blogging worthwhile. You have kept me on my toes, left comments, advice and tons of encouragement. For this I am grateful. Thank you. … Continue reading →

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How to Eat a 12lb Sardinian Snapper

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

A few nights ago we were invited to a friend’s birthday celebration. With all celebrations in Sardinia the food was endless, and well, big. On the table before us sat a beautiful 12 pound Sardinian Snapper. In Italian this fish … Continue reading →

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How to Pickle a Wild Sardinian Mushroom

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Pickling a wild Sardinian mushroom is no easy task, if you’ve never pickled anything in your life. I’ve eaten pickles, been pickled (a few too many times) and even, yes, had a pickle party, but I have never pickled a … Continue reading →

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Coming Out of the Closet

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

Hi. My name is Jennifer Avventura. After a year hiding behind my laptop, I have decided to come out of the closet. I want to put a face to these adventures I find myself on. Live life to the fullest, … Continue reading →

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Top 6 Things I’ve Learned in a Year of Blogging | Part 2

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Top 6 Things I’ve Learned in a Year of Blogging | Part 2 “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Original French proverb

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Open Letter to My 85 Followers

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Dear Followers, First and foremost, I would like to thank you all for taking time from your day to read My Sardinian Life | La Mia Vita Sarda. It has been a great pleasure in getting to know some of you … Continue reading →

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Top 6 Things I’ve Learned in a Year of Blogging | Part 1

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

It’s hard to believe that one year has passed since I began writing My Sardinian Life | La Mia Vita Sarda. I never thought I would actually write things that people would read, and I never thought I had the … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block Overload | Photo Post

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

I’ve been a lazy blogger, I think. But I’ve been busy studying the ropes in this sphere called blogging. There is so much to learn that it’s exhausting at the best of times. I thought I could just come into … Continue reading →

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