Piccolo Teatro

Gina DiMartino

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  • big big house

    While I was down in Asheville I visited the Biltmore Estate. It is a huge mansion built by George Vanderbilt II in 1889. Its 175,000 square feet and has 250… more ›

  • if i didn’t know better

    funny isn’t it? how something you thought you wanted for so long can suddenly dim in comparison to something better? its late and i should be sleeping because i have… more ›

  • Mr & Mrs Kilgore

    Well the 2nd wedding of the summer is over. My sister was the most beautiful bride and I now have an awesome brother-in-law. I have been away from home for… more ›

  • mary & steve’s tango

    I’m up to my ears in weddings! A wise woman once said “Those who can’t wed, plan”…well J Lo said that and i guess she’s not wise and haha ok,… more ›

  • periphery

    I can’t even put into words all that these past few weeks have been. My life has been a crazy conglomeration of weddings, working, not sleeping enough, crying, stressing, exercising,… more ›

  • raspberry ricotta mousse

    I made this mousse for Kim’s shower. It was a HUGE hit. Everyone came back for seconds, maybe thirds, uhm…and yes fourths. It is so light and creamy and fresh… more ›

  • chicken satay with spicy peanut Thai sauce

    This is a dish I first served for my sister’s bridal shower, but I can tell you it will definitely be made repeatedly. It is SO good. The spicy peanut… more ›

  • “Up” themed bridal shower

    My sister’s bridal shower was a great success. The food was AMAZING (thanks to everyone who helped), the decorations were so fun, and the company was a blessing! We had… more ›

  • homemade ginger ale

    There is a restaurant in Chicago called Big Bowl. I went there with my sister, Allie, and this wonderful older woman named Suzanne. My sister used to work for her… more ›

  • feta black bean dip

    This is one of my favorite summer-time dips. My sister introduced me to it a few years ago and its her fault I’m addicted! Believe me, once you try it,… more ›