About

I’m Aggie, a 30-something year old girl living in sunny
Central Florida with my husband, 2 kids and dog.

Food has always been a big part of my life.  My parents and grandparents are from Sicily, so I can assure you, I grew up eating well.  My parents have owned an Italian restaurant most of my life, and my grandparents still make sauce every Sunday.  I never really had interest in cooking other than the basics …. though I’ve always thrown together great pasta and other Italian dishes.  That was a given.  But a few years ago, when I was home and pregnant with my first child, I discovered the Food Network.  It was on constantly at my house…Paula, Giada, Rachel, Ina, Tyler….I could tell you what time of day it was based on what show was on.  They were always keeping me company and teaching me new things.  I was constantly inspired and excited to cook.  Who knew?

These days, I must admit that Food Network is not on the television as much.  Noggin and Disney Channel have taken over.  But I’m still inspired.  I am addicted to reading cookbooks and food magazines…and of course other food blogs.  And every now and then I get to sneak a few of my favorite cooking shows that I’ve recorded on the DVR.

My cooking and eating style has really evolved over the years.  I try to focus on using healthy, fresh and whole ingredients…I am obsessed with fresh produce and whole grains.  My pantry and veggie drawer are always overflowing and the Publix produce guy knows me by name.  I love shortcuts in the kitchen, and love sharing my favorite ingredients and products with others.  Many people ask me how I get my kids to eat what I eat.  Well….I don’t….at least not always.  They are still young and are somewhat picky, but I am working on it. They are learning by example and are starting to come around on some foods.  For the most part they eat well, and they are eating more and more of what I’m cooking so that definitely makes me a happy mom.

Food isn’t the only thing that interests me….healthy living in general is a priority to me.  I love all kinds of exercise…swimming, yoga, pilates, spinning, weight training and sometimes running.  I have learned that I better love exercise….because if I didn’t I don’t know if I would be able to always enjoy all the great food that I do!  I also love to play in dirt…I’ve got an herb garden that gets bigger and bigger every year…as well as a small plot of dirt in the backyard that is the so called garden.  Now that is a work in progress.

I also enjoy reading good books and laughing.  My husband and kids help me with the laughing part. 

Thanks for reading Aggie’s Kitchen.