A TASTE OF GRACE:
Meditations and Recipes for a Fulfilling Life
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I: T H E P I A Z Z A
Preview Chapter 1:
Punto di Partenza: “Point of Departure”
Theme: Observation •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Buon Appetito!
Mauro’s Recipe — Bruschetta: Toast with Oil and Garlic
Preview Chapter 2: Beato: “Blessed”
Theme: Attention and Awareness •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Giusto
Mauro’s Recipe — Brodo di Carne: Meat Broth
Preview Chapter 3:
Eccoti, Eccomi: “Here you are, here I am”
Theme: Your Reflection • Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Hai Fame?
Mauro’s Recipe — Minestrone di Verdure: Vegetable Soup (and Croutons)
Chapter 4: Vedendo: “Seeing” •Theme: Inspiration •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Ogni sugo vuole la sua pasta •
Mauro’s Recipe — Soffritto: Base for many pasta sauces
PART II: M A H !
Chapter 5: Mammamia!: “Oh my God!”
Theme: Doing It Alone •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation •
Lifestyle: Ci vuole un bel piatto di pasta!
Mauro’s Recipe — Sugo di Pomodoro: Tomato Sauce (from canned tomatoes)
Chapter 6: Tempo per Fare Niente: “Time for Doing Nothing”
Theme: Receiving •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Pausa
Mauro’s Recipe — Sugo di Pomodoro Fresco:
Fresh Tomato Sauce (and Pasta Preparation)
Chapter 7: Ritornando: “Returning”
Theme: Giving •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Digestione
Mauro’s Recipe — Penna alla Norcina: Norcina Sauce with Penne Pasta
Chapter 8: Incontrando: “Meeting”
Theme: Your Reflection •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Vediamo
Mauro’s Recipe — Il Bollito: Boiled Meat
Chapter 9: Celebrando: “Celebrating”
Theme: Surprise •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Che Arietta!
Mauro’s Recipe — Fritatta con Zucchine: Omelet with Zucchini
PART III: H O M E
Chapter 10: Mio: “Mine"
Theme: Desire •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation •
Lifestyle: Approfi tto per stendere i panni
Mauro’s Recipe — Scaloppine alla Pizzaiola:
Veal Cutlets in Tomato Garlic and Oregano Sauce
Chapter 11: Forza di Volonta: “Will Power”
Theme: Control •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: La Mia Compagnia
Mauro’s Recipe — Strisce di Peperoni al Forno: Baked Bell Pepper Strips
Chapter 12: Il Momento: “The Moment”
Theme: Presence •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Cespuglio di Rose
Mauro’s Recipe — Cavolfi ori al Vapore Saporiti: Spicy Cooked Caulifl ower
Chapter 13: Sei Proprio Tu: “It’s You”
Theme: Appreciation •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Coraggio!
Mauro’s Recipe — Salad and Dressing
Chapter 14: Malinconia: “Melancholy”
Theme: Forgiveness •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Festa dei Morti
Mauro’s Recipe — Insalata dolce di Arance: Sliced Oranges in Oil
Chapter 15: Spaventapasseri: “Scarecrows”
Theme: Light •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Piano Piano
Elizabeth’s Recipe — Crostata di Marmellata: Thin Fruit Tart
Chapter 16: Amore: “Love”
Theme: Oneness •
Elizabeth’s Story • Contemplation • Lifestyle: Arrivederci
Elizabeth’s Recipe — Torta di Ricotta: Ricotta Cheese Snack Cake
Parting Gift
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