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Happy Friday!  Bonjourno from Italy! We just got here! I'm so excited! 

It's my annual Cooking Mom Vacation to Italy! We'll be eating our way around Tuscany and Rome!  We'll even take 3 different Italian cooking classes.   

This year we're going to the island of Ishcia off the Amalfi coast too! Today we're in Florence.  I love Italy!

 I'll be announcing next year's trip VERY SOON! Join me!

 Email me if you are interested in going with me next September 2025. 

This is an AMAZING trip and it always sells out! Get on the list and be the first to hear details on my 2025 Italy trip and all my new group trip annoucements! 

Are you ready for some football? I'm so excited for football season.  I'm not sure we'll be able to watch the game in Italy but many of us we'll be cheering for my Green Bay Packers as they kick off the season. 

My hubby Hoyt and I try to get to a game or two at Lambeau Field every season but usually we like to watch at home with a fun game day spread.  My 8 Layer Mexican Bean Dip is the PERFECT game day dip. It always gets the party started! I love that you can make it ahead.  Got a big crowd coming? Just double the recipe and make it in a 9 x 13 inch clear glass dish so you can see all those pretty layers! Total YUM!

CHECK OUT THE RECIPE!   Every good game day get together needs a good dip and lots of munchies.  I like to put out lots of veggies and dip.  My homemade Dill Dip is my FAVE! It's a SECRET recipe I got decades ago from the head chef at Lambeau Field.  They used to serve this dip in the luxury boxes.  Now, I make it all the time and everybody LOVES it! You just gotta try it! Click Appetizers for more delicious dips and party starters.    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE!   A BIG MESSY sandwich is also a must! It's still grilling season.  If you're grilling brats make sure to do them my way in a "Brat Tub" filled with beer, butter, onions and kraut.  They keep warm on the grill in a foil pan and they stay nice and juicy.  You can also put pre-grilled brats and the beer, butter, kraut mixture in your slow cooker.  Set out brat buns and all the condiments and then everyone can help themselves when they're hungry and you won't miss a play. LOVE THAT!    CHECK OUT THE RECIPE!   My Sloppy Joe for a Crowd is another game day favorite.  It's great for back to school too! It makes a big batch and freezes great! Click Sandwiches, Slow Cooker, and Dinner for more of my favorite recipes.  CHECK OUT THE RECIPE!   On the side, my Broccoli Bacon Salad is THE BEST! It goes with whatever you are grilling! Click Salads for lots more pasta and potato salad recipes.  CHECK OUT THE RECIPE!   For Dessert, pick up a box of your favorite brownies and turn them into Football Brownies.  How cute are these? Super Easy too! Click Desserts more fun and easy sweet treats.     Let's Travel Together! Have you heard I'm hosting group vacations?      My trips are so special and different from the rest!  The Cooking Mom Vacations  are filled with delicious food, sightseeing, and tons of fun!    We’ll stay in the VERY best hotels and may even take a cooking class or two.       CLICK FOR MACKINAC ISLAND TRIP DETAILS!   Have you ever been to Mackinac Island, Michigan!  It's MAGICAL!     There are no cars on the island, just horses and bikes.  It's like you've stepped back in time.   Join me next June for Lilac Fest 2025!     Now is the time to reserve your spot!  This trip always sells out!    We stay at the most beautiful resort!  Huge cooked to order gourmet breakfasts are included every morning.  The food is amazing!     We'll get a behind the scenes tour of the best fudge shop on the island and we'll get to try lots of different flavors.     There's a wine and cheese welcome party and dinner with your choice of fresh Lake Michigan Whitefish or steak.  Plus, you'll have the option to add on a spectacular sunset sail under the Mackinac Bridge and a private carriage ride around the island!     This trip is SO SPECIAL!  We only have a limited amount of rooms so don't wait to book!    Click The Cooking Mom Mom Vacation to Mackinac Island for dates, pricing and all the delicious details!      CLICK FOR EUROPE CHRISTMAS MARKET TRIP DETAILS! Just ONE room left! Don't wait! This trip is AMAZING!    Join me next December for a trip filled with Christmas magic!   We'll visit some of the BIGGEST and BEST Christmas markets in the world!     Click Join the Cooking Mom for a European Christmas Tour for details!      CLICK FOR NEW ORLEANS TRIP DETAILS! NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAN NEXT YEAR'S WINTER GETAWAY!    You've been asking me to plan more trips to fun cities in the U.S.   Join me next March 20-25 for 5 SUPER FUN days in New Orleans!     This trip is a GREAT DEAL!    We'll stay in the most charming boutique hotel right in the French Quarter! We'll eat our way around the Big Easy and see all the beautiful sights!     This trip even includes a cooking class!  We'll learn how to make cajun and creole dishes!    Click Join the Cooking Mom in New Orleans  for more!  CLICK FOR PUERTO VALLARTA TRIP DETAILS!   ONE ROOM LEFT!     Join me at this gorgeous beach front beach resort Jan. 12th-19th.    This Trip to Puerto Vallarta has it all!  This is trip I do every year and it's THE ULTIMATE winter getaway!    Our resort was just voted  one of  THE BEST in Mexico! It's an all-inclusive resort so it's a GREAT VALUE! All your gourmet cooked to order meals and all your scratch made drinks are included! You can take an authentic Mexican cooking class with me, go whale watching and lots more! Don't wait! Book your spot TODAY!      ANNOUNCING MY 2025 TRIP TO ITALY AND MORE NEW TRIPS FOR 2025 and 2026 SOON!  GET ON THE LIST FOR NEW TRIP ANNOUCEMENTS!   Gotta run! So much to see and do in Florence today! Have a great weekend! Cook up some memories!    All my love, Amy   Order Amy's Cookbooks on Amazon.   730 S. 8th St. Sheboygan WI 53081 USA   Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe