Just in case you didn’t get your 2021 New Year’s Eve invitation to Lenny’s Bar for extended aperitivo, (on second thought, I was the only one invited as I’m the cook!), here’s a brief summary…
Guests: Yours truly!
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First Plate: Burrata with roasted grape tomatoes and Italian Olive Oil
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Second Plate: Steamed artichokes with maple champaign mustard sauce
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Third Plate: Hand made salmon patties with roasted mini peppers
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After dinner digestivo/dessert: Grasshopper on Ice
Entertainment: “Visited” with several family members and friends throughout the night, listened to our favorite playlist, and at the stroke of midnight, heard the familiar booming as we watched Chicago’s fireworks through the fog!
And that’s a wrap, except to wish each of you and yours
a most happy, healthy and safe 2022!
Ciao,
Judy
Blogging In Italy 
Wow That looks fabulous. You should of let me know. I would have taken a private jet to Chicago. Happy Healthy New year
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Thanks, Rudy, How fun would that have been to gave you here! Happy 2022🥂
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Happy New Year to you and yours!! Wonderful dinner…wonderful view…and those plates are cute too! Wishing you many special times in 2022!
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Maureen, thanks! Seeing you in 2022 is on my To Do List!
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All well here Just finishing up Covid Fortunately not a strong case and gratefully I’ll have natural antibodies. Wishing you and Len a blessing filled 2022
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Barbara, sorry to hear but glad you’re doing ok. Same wishes for you in 2022!
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Love I! Am going to try the Burrata, artichokes – no, grasshopper on ice? Might love that! I took our granddog for her walk, ( he famous lyn is in Naples till January 7) then stayed up till 12:20, Rudy was tucked in. And then, posted on Instagram for our granddaughter, Chelsea’s 19 th birthday. How special for her, among palm trees this year instead of snow! Here’s she is last night. She’s a gift as are he all, loving them all. HNY! Let’s hope 2022 is kinder! S
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I think you should try them all! Also, send the pics via email to me. They won’t show here. Agree with your hope for 2022! We need to sip vino together again.
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Great bar and bartender and cook! Let us know of your new adventures in 2022!
Jean & Al
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Thanks, Jean, and will do! Len has his 2022 Bucket List!!
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Looking at dishes again. They look so good
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It all look delicious Judy!
A happy and healthy 2022 for you and your family.
Baci,
Vera
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Thanks and the same to you, Vera! Baci back to you, Judy
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Everything looks delicious! Happy New Year and wishing you three a healthy, happy, make your heart sing moments for 2022.
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Best to you and your Bella famiglia, Fil! And I love all your wishes, especially the make your heart sing!!
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You Both look wonderful!!
Delicious looking meal Judy, with your exceptional photos!!
Best to you both for 2022.
Salud,
Gustavo and Hilary
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Thanks so much, Hilary, and very best to you and Gustavo!
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Wow! Beautiful dinner! Maple champagne mustard??!
Alexis Colianni
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Thanks Alexis, it was fun and I must admit, mustard was delish!
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Happy New Year! Sorry it took so long to send this- what a fabulous dinner. Bill wanted to know how you cut/or grind up
Your salmon.? Andrea
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Hello Judy. It’s Carol Downs from Colorado. We met several years ago in Cortona and I have enjoyed following your blog. I know COVID changed a lot of things for all of us, especially when it came to traveling abroad. So, I am checking in with you since I have not seen a blog since the Happy New Year 2022. My hope and prayer is that you and Len are doing well. Best regards, Carol
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Hi Carol, thanks for checking in. We are indeed well. And you are correct, my writing was on
“sabbatical” last year! We did, however, make it to Italy in 2021 and plan to return this year. Hopefully my pen will be filled with ink.💪🤞
Best regards to you as well and Happy New Year! Judy
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