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March 29, 2014 By Annie 14 Comments

Happy Birthday Ciao Chow Bambina!

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Happy Birthday Ciao Chow Bambina!

One year of recipes… One year of writing…

One year of heartfelt stories told from the comforts of our kitchen table.

What a difference a year makes…

Ciao Chow Bambina has been there to watch our kids blossom. From high school to college, from east coast to west… Lauren, Chelsea and Nicholas inspire, motivate, and surprise us every day.

Ciao Chow Bambina has been there to shine a light on our empty nest…on our friendship that grows deeper, in our home that gives new meaning to the word quiet.

Ciao Chow Bambina has been there to share stories of old friends and new; and to resurrect sweet memories of days gone by.

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I’d like to make a toast (!) with the drink that started it all…

There’s a quote I shared with a good friend, recently, that sums up my experience with Ciao Chow…

“When is the last time you did something you’ve never done before?”

Ciao Chow Bambina has opened the door to new learning and wonderful experiences that I could not have imagined…and I’m excited to say that it’s just the beginning…

Thank you for being part of my adventure.

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Saluté!

 

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  1. Betty Karrat says

    April 3, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Happy Birthday, Ciao Chow Bambina !!!! Great job Anne, You have done an amazing job with your blog !!!!
    Love you,
    Aunt Betty & Uncle Nazih xoxo

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    • Annie says

      April 3, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you so much Aunt Betty & Uncle Nazih! We’re having fun! xoxo

      Reply
  2. Connie says

    April 1, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    I can’t believe this website is a year old! Time flies when you are cooking, writing and creating! Such a cool enterprise…and it always leaves me hungry and wishing there was a button I could click that says “purchase food here”! Here is to many many more years!

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    • Annie says

      April 1, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Oh yes…time flies when we’re having fun! Thanks, Con…let’s work on that button together! I like that idea! XO

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  3. Nicole says

    March 31, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you… Happy birthday dear ciao chow- happy birthday to you!!! I can’t believe it’s been a year???!!!! Where does the time go? I still remember sitting at Connie’s table and us saying-” Ann- your photography is so good- you should start a blog!!!” Congrats sweeta! Here’s to many more!!!! Xoxo love you!

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    • Annie says

      March 31, 2014 at 8:32 pm

      Thanks, Dolly! I sure do remember that moment! You guys blew me away…sister intuition, I guess! Such a sweet little memory. I can’t believe it’s been a year, already! Love you, xoxo

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  4. Lucy says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    Congratulations my sweeta!! Gosh what a YEAR! Can’t wait to watch where the next one takes ya♥

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    • Annie says

      March 31, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      Such a YEAR! I’m excited to see where 2014 takes each of us! Thank you, Sweeta! XO

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  5. Cindy says

    March 31, 2014 at 8:13 am

    Happy Birthday Ciao Chow Bambina! To many, many more ….. enjoy your exciting adventure P.S. Is this what I think it is??

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    • Annie says

      March 31, 2014 at 8:51 am

      Thank you, Cindy!! And you are correct…it is what you think it is! The fancy glassware may have thrown you! 🙂

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  6. Karen Edwards says

    March 30, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Happy Birthday Ciao Chow Bambina! You have a really great Mom/author.

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    • Annie says

      March 30, 2014 at 8:24 am

      Karen… you always say the nicest things!! Thank you for being such a great friend! 🙂

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  7. Dominick says

    March 29, 2014 at 7:00 am

    Happy Birthday Ciao Chow Bambina! Annie, thank you for making this first year of our next great adventure so amazing! Keep spreading the news!!! I love you! Dominick

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    • Annie says

      March 29, 2014 at 7:12 am

      Thank you, Dearest!! We are having fun! And none of it would be possible without you by my side!! I love you!

      Reply

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