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For me, the best stories are always told around the dinner table, filled with simple, delicious food and shared with the people I love. The reason I'm telling you these stories? I never want you to forget these recipes, and telling a good story around a recipe makes it unforgettable.

Kitchen Tips from my Italian Ex-Boyfriend. And the recipes that changed my life. It was innocent at the start. I mean, how could he have known that one kitchen dinner would send me head over heels? I still remember the first time he took me to dinner at his friend's restaurant. Our table was in the kitchen!

Have you ever had dinner in the kitchen of an Italian restaurant? The aroma, the shouting, the sizzling, the sauce. We were there centre stage, and I was swept away. I can still hear him say...“Can I tell you something Mari? The only thing a good rib-eye needs is salt and pepper.” (Ohh that Italian accent)

Now, we’ve all heard many ways of cooking a steak. Spicing, rubbing, marinating. But I’m here to tell you he was right (at least about that). Of course, it's also best to work with good quality kitchen tools, I've linked them in the recipe that’s in the show notes.

These are the exact but simple steps.  The Stovetop Salt and Pepper Ribeye Get the recipe.

When the idea of ANNA Magazine came to me, I had just survived the darkest time in my life. I had become a single mother and managing life on my own was ahead of me. Although it took some time, I found the courage to face the world in a new way. 

That was the time everything changed. I had a phoenix rising out of the ashes moment, and realized, if it was going to be, it was up to me. I decided from that moment that I would Make Everyday Special, that I would be the best mother I could be. 

Life has given me the opportunity to grow…alot. In this podcast I want to continue the conversations, about recipes and food, and the stories that shape our lives. And I want to keep the tone light, but I also want to dive into conversations that will inspire us to become the best versions of ourselves. Our first episode airs on Tuesday, September 20. Available for free on Spotify, Apple podcast or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. And you can always listen at annamagazine.ca/theannapodcast. 

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