about me
I like to think that this blog is about a lot more than me. On the other hand, if I must tell you about me in order to learn about you, well then here it is. You could say that my life has centered around the 4 ‘P’s- People, Pasta, Passion and Perseverance- each of those influencing my life on a daily basis. If we focus on the “people” component, I would have to say it probably began with my mother. Afterall, she is the one who instilled in me a sense of endless possibilities and optimism. Then, there was my second grade teacher who opened my eyes to the world of books. Also extremely influential were my French relatives who initiated me to the world of food and cooking and enjoying a 3 hour Sunday lunch at the ripe age of 7. None of this would have happened without my husband, my sister and the cosmic universe of friends and family who have always, and I mean always, been by my side in everything I do. Of course I owe huge gratitude to Marcella Hazan, who shared with me her recipe for making perfect pasta. Last, but not least, are the millions and millions of people who have bought, cooked, enjoyed and appreciated Al Dente Pasta over the years. That is why I am so excited about this blog. I will now have a way of actually connecting with those millions and millions of people which was never before possible. I really hope you’ll share recipes, swap stories and reveal your latest discoveries. I promise that I will, so don’t forget to check the blog often.
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Mike | April 2, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Nice job Monique!!!!!
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Marleu | April 3, 2008 at 1:59 am
Salut Monique,
I will check the blog often because I miss you…
Le temps passe trop vite et j’aimerais qu’on se voit
plus souvent. Je t’embrasse et pense à toi.
A bientôt
Marleu
one of your cosmic universe of friends
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Joel BERTRAND | April 3, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Moi c’est comme Marleu !
Bonjour Marleu !
Joël
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Anitra | April 3, 2008 at 9:02 pm
This is wonderful! Keep up the great work ! Every time I go into a new store and I see al dente it makes me so happy to see you are doing so well.
Continue to grow and prosper.
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Joel BERTRAND | April 7, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Since this blog was open, I come and check it everyday. It’s very quiet, I must say.
I have a story for you today. Nowadays in France , in the genralized context of “la mal bouffe” (low qualtiy food), it has come to the point when people wish one another Good Luck instead of Bon Appetit at the beginning of a meal in places they don’t know. Amazing, isn’t it ?
To all Al Dente pasta eaters, Bon appétit !
Joël
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Francisca Fernandez | June 1, 2008 at 2:45 pm
We are the new owners of the Chelsea Market in downtown Chelsea, MIchigan and are proud to carry your products. We have a mutual friend, Mary Lohman (Heidelmann) who spoke to you this week at the Produce Station about us. We wuld love to have you do a product testing at our store. Could you please contact me or my husband, Kevin Riley at either our email (kevin@newchelseamarket.com) or our store to schedule a convenient time for this event?
Looking forward to speaking with you.
Francisca Fernandez