Vol. 13, Issue 6, June 2022
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CMK Construction–Your Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Experts By Tom Bostock It’s not by accident that CMK Construction has become the “go-to” contractor for kitchen and bathroom remodeling in the tri-county areas of Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties in Florida. When wife and husband owners Courtney and Manny Kavouklis first established CMK Construction in 2004, they committed to providing the highest quality kitchen and bathroom remodeling products, accessories, and services available in Tampa Bay. From that humble See “CMK” on page 20
Easidance Ballroom Celebrates Twenty-One Years Offering Social and Competitive Dance Training to Carrollwood By Deborah Bostock-Kelley
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In September, Easidance Ballroom celebrates 21 years in its Carrollwood location. Owners, husband and wife, Timothy and Michele Mason, are renowned in the professional dance circuit in both the United Kingdom and America. Originally from the United Kingdom, Michele started dancing at the tender age of 4 and Timothy from 8. “Our paths finally crossed
INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Editor........................5 Tech Talk......................................8 SAT/ACT..................................10 Charles Schwab...................16-17 Jacobson Culinary Arts............22
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Affordable Summertime Happiness As a diehard bolts fan, I want to take this opportunity to say congratulations to the Tampa Bay Lightning for advancing onto the next round of the playoff series. It is looking like a three-peat, and I couldn’t be more proud of this incredible team. Summer is almost here, and so is the 90+ degree weather! Despite the heat, the humidity, and those afternoon showers, Tampa Bay is full of unique activities you can enjoy throughout the hot days of Summer. Here’s a list of some of my favorite activities you and your family can enjoy this Summer 2022 in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas without breaking the bank. 1. Beach it Up! - What better way to spend a weekend than soaking up the sun, playing some volleyball, hunting for seashells, enjoying a cold beverage, and exploring the 700+ miles of coastline that Florida has to offer! 2. Make a Splash! Take advantage of community pools, City of Tampa Parks and Recreation pools (free with REC card), splash pads, and places like the YMCA Tampa pools. 3. Go biking around your neighborhood, join a cycling club, and meet some new friends! Biking is a fun activity you can do with your whole family. If you’re looking to join a local group check out the Tampa Bay Cycling Meetup, One Love Cycling Club, and Psyclepaths, amongst others. 4. kayaking/paddleboarding - Some of the best spots include the Hillsborough River, Little Manatee River, Myakka River, Withlacoochee, Rainbow Rivers, Suwannee River, Chassahowitzka River, Silver Springs, Caladesi Island, and Weedon Island Preserve. 5. Try a new restaurant! Explore a new neighborhood where you don’t normally eat at. Become inspired and get ideas from our local advertisers; take advantage of their Summer Specials, offers, and coupons advertised on all editions of Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles. 6. Visit Pier 60 in Clearwater for
a beautiful sunset festival night. Sunsets at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach operate year-round from two hours before, until two hours after sunset, weather permitting. The nightly sunset celebration features artisans, street performers, and world-famous Pier 60 sunsets. Current hours are 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 7. Take a tour of Tampa Bay via water taxi, Pirate Water Taxi, or any other water vessel! Choose a day to explore and see our beautiful city of Tampa Bay from a new point of view. 8. Attend a free concert at Curtis Hixon Park during their Rock The Park series. Rock the Park is a free monthly music series showcasing Central Florida’s musical talents of all genres. Join us on the FIRST THURSDAY of every month at 6:30 pm at Curtis Hixon Park in Downtown Tampa, FL. 9. The Ringling Museum of Art Admission is FREE on MONDAYS! One of the most photo-worthy museums around is the Ringling, located in Sarasota. This 66-acre estate was the legacy of John and Mable Ringling. The Ringling Museum of Art is The State Art Museum of Florida and has a remarkable collection of artwork, statues, circus history, and so much more. Be prepared to spend a whole day here, it’s worth it! 10. On a trip budget? Don’t worry, we live where others vacation! You don’t need to get on a plane to enjoy a luxurious experience in Paradise. Visit resortpass.com today, it makes exploring all the local resorts easy by selling you day passes to pools, spas, and access to all the amenities at some of the best hotels and resorts in town. Some hotels include The famous Don Cesar Hotel, The Fenway, and the Epicurean hotel. I hope that gives you a few options to choose from when you wonder what to do this Summer.
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Until next time,
Carla Dubis Tedeschi
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Tech Talk with Bob: STOP: Before Repairing Your PC
Imagine this. The computer you bought from that big box store seven months ago no longer works. No problem, it’s under warranty. You call the manufacturer for a return authorization. You pack and ship your computer to them. Two months later, you finally get it back. It quickly boots up. However, your desktop doesn’t look the same. Then, you realize some programs are missing, you can’t print, and most importantly, all your pictures, videos, music, and other data is nowhere to be found. Your computer works, but your personal stuff is gone. You call the manufacturer to ask about your data. Suddenly, you get this sinking-feeling as you learn that the only obligation they have is to repair or replace your computer to the way it was the first time you took it out of the box. The manufacturer has no liability when it comes to the stuff you add. You learn the hard way that your missing programs, data, and more are your problem. People find themselves unprepared and in this predicament every day. Hopefully, after reading this, you won’t. Some people view computers no differently than coffee makers or other appliances. Electric coffee
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makers use hardware and software to function. However, your coffee maker’s software is not as sophisticated as your computer’s software. Like the coffee maker, people typically do not differentiate between the hardware and software aspects of a computer system. The truth is, where the software in your coffee maker never changes, the software in your computer constantly changes. Especially as you add and delete music, pictures, and other personal data. Your computer’s hard disk drive (HDD) stores all computer software information including your personal and unique information. This happens over time as you add, delete, and otherwise change programs, printers, data, etc. Each change alters the contents of your HDD. When you send your computer to the manufacturer for repair, your HDD may be physically replaced with a new HDD. It can also be logically replaced by having all the information on the HDD erased and then rewritten with the original information the HDD had on it the day you took it out of the box. Ever had the battery in your car replaced? The first thing you realize is the radio preset stations have been wiped out due to the battery being disconnected. The auto repair shop’s responsibility is not to restore your radio presets but to replace your car’s battery with a working one. You’ll just have to reprogram those stations all over again. The same is true of your computer. Important information can be lost during the repair. Personal data, like rare photos, may be impossible to replace. It is always your responsibility to make sure you have what you need to restore the programs and data you have added to your computer since you bought it. But no one ever tells you this until it’s too late! So, how do you minimize your data
loss when you need your computer system repaired? First, make certain all your personal data is backed up. This can be difficult if your computer will not turn on. If your computer will not turn on, there’s a good chance my team can save your HDD data before you send your computer off for repair. Call me at 727-534-4000 to find out. Next, you’ll need the installation disks and/or downloaded files for any software you added to the computer after you bought it. Make sure you have all your product keys so these items can be reinstalled with as little trouble as possible. You’ll also need a list of your email and website usernames and passwords. You will need to reenter these the first time you try to access any secured websites. If you are not sure you have everything you need, and you would like some help sorting it all out, call me. I’ll help you get all your ducks in a row. An hour or two of prevention will save you so much money and, more importantly, grief if you find yourself in a time-crunch to get your computer back up and running the way you had it before sending it off for repair, or experiencing the distress of a malware attack, or the misery from the inevitable HDD crash. Are you certain your computer is safe? You don’t have to do this alone my friend. My team and I are here to keep your computer safer and keep it running. My team repairs computers and secures them, on our bench, onsite in your home or office, and even remotely. We have the best solutions already in place and we’re only a phone call away. Call us anytime at 727-534-4000. We’ve been helping folks restore their peace of mind, and sanity, with their technology for decades. We Keep You Safer In Your Digital World!
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SAT AND ACT IMPROVEMENT: SUMMER PREP CLASSES By Dr. Wayne Adams Wow? Summer break has already started. Before we know it, high schools will be back in session in early August. How time flies, especially over the summer. Upcoming Exams: ACT on Saturday July 16th and Saturday, September 10th; SAT on September 3rd and October 2nd; and PSAT on Wednesday October 15th. More and more students prefer to prepare over the summer. Rising seniors want to see if their scores are high enough for desired colleges and universities (and for Bright Futures), rising juniors want to see how they would score plus preparing for the PSAT in mid-October, and many rising sophomores incorporate preparing for these exams as part of their longer term strategy to be admitted to the best university possible and seek to maximize scholarships. Often when I talk with parents, they ask … Question: “How do you keep my student’s attention for your normal three hour class?” Answer: “That is not the problem. As your student will tell you, the problem is that the time goes by so fast.” Question: “How do you motivate students to do their best?” Answer: “When my students quickly see they can rapidly improve, they motivate themselves to see just how well they can do.” Question: “Do you help students aim for a specific score or score range?”
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Answer: “No, because I believe this adds too much pressure and is counterproductive. Instead, I ask them to do their best with the time and priorities they have … and the score will take care of itself. They also learn how to ‘have fun taking the test’, which sounds like words that should never come together but … as they will learn … really do and can greatly help with their mental outlook and test performance.” Question: “What makes the difference in how different students score?” Answer: “For my students, the factors are the academic preparation when they come to me, test-taking skills, special techniques that greatly help on the exam, how well they are guessing on testday, and ‘curve balls’ (those questions you seldom see but, when you do, you either know how to answer them or you are guessing). We have special preparations for these ‘curve balls’.” Question: “Can you help with other areas of college admissions and costs?” Answer: “Yes, and I have for years. This includes writing outstanding college application essays; key information for the ‘Top 25’ colleges and universities, ‘Five More’, and ‘Top 5’ in Florida; locations of very helpful web sites; and my guide Negotiating with Colleges that has helped my families save $1,000 to $10,000 a year in college costs.” Question: “Do you have anything that can help
my student get off to the best start as a freshman in college?” Answer: “Yes, I have written a book about How To Can Survive and Thrive as a Freshman at a Secular University which I give to every family that has proven very helpful in parents and students preparing for the ‘college experience’ and then the student getting off to the best start. If you would like to talk more with me about your student, please give me a call at 727-253-0639 or send an e mail at wwa0811@mykolab. com. Would be great to talk with you further. Dr. Wayne Adams is one of the leading SAT and ACT tutors in the country. His students normally improve around 200 points on the revised Writing, Reading, and Math SAT superscore; and 4 – 7 points on the ACT composite. They have been admitted to 5 of the “Top 5”, 8 of the “Top 10” and 18 of the “Top 25” universities in the country, and many more schools in Florida. These
schools include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, U Chicago, Duke, U Penn, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkley, UCLA, USC, UNC (Chapel Hill), NYU, Northeastern (Boston), Boston College, Georgia Tech, Naval - Air Force - Merchant Marine Service Academies, Penn State, LSU, Auburn, UF, U Miami, FSU, USF, UCF, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, Palm Beach Atlantic, FIU, New College of Florida, Stetson, and Julliard – Manhattan - New England - and Berkley Conservatories of Music. Many have received academic, athletic, or music scholarships. He has also tutored three students who achieved National Merit Scholar Finalist awards. He is a former Dean of a Graduate School of Business and Full Professor, and began college teaching at the University of Maryland in 1968. He has degrees and advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia International, and Luther Rice.
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Charles Schwab: Seven ways to help kids learn about money Presented by Dena Petersen When working with families, I often hear parents say they wished they had understood money management sooner in life. Think back to how your journey started with personal finance. Did you learn about money management at home, school, or through trial and error? If we can provide our kids with a solid understanding of money management and teach them the importance of budgeting, investing, and saving, we will be giving them the tools to make better financial decisions when they enter the workforce. Ultimately, it’s up to each of us to make sure we give our kids the knowledge of personal finance that they
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need. Fortunately, there are a number of common-sense ways to pass along good financial habits.
3. Encourage a summer job. A Schwab survey on kids and money shows that when young people have jobs, they are likely to be better savers later in life. You can reinforce the emphasis on savings by making sure your child is saving a bit from every paycheck.
Here are seven tips that can help you teach your kids about money, starting with the steps to take with younger children and progressing through lessons relevant as they move toward adulthood. 1. Give your child an allowance. Earning an allowance can introduce kids to the value of money and making choices for themselves. Start when your child is little and consider tying at least part of the allowance to chores to help instill a work ethic.
2. Emphasize savings. Kids are likely to eventually want something that costs more than what they have in their piggy bank or savings account. That’s your chance to teach them how save and to reinforce the concept of delayed gratification.
4. Introduce them to investing. As kids get older and hopefully have some money accumulated, you may decide to open a custodial brokerage account and let them choose some stocks. It’s generally best to work with an advisor to do this,
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as there may be unique tax considerations. 5. Teach them about credit. Consider making your child an authorized user on one of your credit cards. There are practical reasons, such as having the card to use in an emergency. But this is also about teaching them how to borrow and spend responsibly. Require them to pay back every dollar they charge, and make sure they understand the basics such as the difference between a credit and a debit card. 6. Help your child set a budget. When your child is living on their own, during
college or after they graduate, talking them through the process of setting a budget will help them better understand how they are spending their money. 7. Encourage good investing habits. As your child gets older and perhaps has retirement benefits through their job, help them understand their options. When they start putting money into a retirement account, that’s a good time to talk about basic investing principles such as diversification, risk tolerance and staying invested over the long run. Give the kids in your life the tools needed to become financially
independent from the start. When you show them how you achieve your goals through budgeting, saving, and investing it will give them the confidence to do the same. Dena Petersen is a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab with over 17 years of experience
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helping clients achieve their financial goals. Some content provided here has been compiled from previously published articles authored by various parties at Schwab. (0622-2AH6)
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in 1987, into 1988, where we were both looking for new dance partners. I was professional, and she was in the high amateur ranks. We got together and had a successful tryout for a month and took it to our coaches, who liked it. We then formed a professional partnership. We continued to train and study under our coaches in the U.K. and compete in the European circuit.” In their early twenties, an opportunity arose for Timothy and Michele to embark on a four-and-a-halfyear contract in New York City to work in one of the leading studios in Manhattan. They began competing in the American circuit as well as the European circuit. By the time the couple retired from competitive dance, they had ranked second in the U.S. and eleventh in the world. A professional partnership and friendship turned to love, and the couple married in 1994 and moved to the Tampa Bay area. In 1999, they retired from competing, though continued to travel, doing shows, coaching, judging, and lectures. As they wanted more control over their travel schedule, they decided to open a dance studio on Gunn Highway in Tampa, then settled into their permanent Carrollwood location four years later. From six years old to millennials to business people, retirees, and professionals looking for trainers, Easidance Ballroom caters to ages and all
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experience levels. Timothy and Michele take pride that whether learning competitive dance, a choreographed first wedding dance, a dance to feel comfortable on the dance floor, or simply an opportunity to socialize with like-minded dance enthusiasts, everyone is treated like family. Thirty-three five-star Google reviews attest to “top-notch instructors and an atmosphere second to none.” “We teach all levels of dance – people who are wanting to have a new hobby, maybe a date night for some, and competitors. We offer it all at the studio,” he said. “There are so many benefits of dance, not just the joy that brings to people. Some people are dancing for fitness. They come to us and say, ‘I can’t do the treadmill thing and the bike. I love music, and I want your ballroom studio to be my gym.’” Ballroom dancing is as physical as going to the gym; however, less stressful on the joints and muscles. Dancing can also be healing in those who have dementia and has been prescribed as part of therapy. Because Ballroom dancing is mentally challenging as it requires listening and problem-solving, studies have found that this challenge to the mind may prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s in older adults. Because ballroom dancing involves precise physical activity, listening to the beats in music, remembering dance steps, and taking a dance partner into account, it is
mentally stimulating. “So many articles have come out proving how it is an effective form of exercise physically and also psychologically. Studies have come out showing how in later years it is successful in keeping seniors’ minds active with the thought of learning to dance, step patterns, and coordination – aside of the physical complements that it has.” Ballroom dancing is not a solo experience. It requires communication and teamwork and helps build friendship bonds and a sense
of community. Much like the owners themselves, romantic relationships have been born from holding hands and consciously listening and responding to the moves of your dance partner. “There’s been many stories how dance changes people’s lives. Maybe someone has lost a loved one, and they’ve been for years set indoors, and they find the courage to go back out again. They walk into the studio, and it opens up a new lease on life both with a new set of friends and family and exercise, and a whole
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new social world that wasn’t available to them before.” It isn’t just about the social aspect of dancing; Easidance is recognized as a place that trains champions to reach the highest level of competitive dancing. “We’ve had some students taken from what, we consider, a bronze level, and they’ve gone on to be national champions in the ProAm level, where the student is dancing with their instructor. We train people not just looking at dance as a hobby, but a dynamic sport.” Whether a student is seeking private lessons working one-on-one or in a group setting, Easidance has a class for all interests.
These include Latin-flavored dance classes in Mambo/ Salsa, Rumba, Merengue, Bachata, and Cha Cha, and timeless dance floor classics of Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Tango, Bolero, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Jive, Foxtrot, East Coast Swing, Country Two Step, Line Dances, and Hustle. Timothy and Michele also host weekly social dances. The couple finds joy in witnesses firsthand the transformation of someone learning to love to dance. Timothy relayed a story of how a young woman came to the studio and sat in her car in the parking lot numerous times before finally taking a deep breath, braving walking through the doors, and learning to gain selfconfidence through dance. With over two decades of touching lives, Timothy explained that there were many similar stories of introverted teens, adults, and senior citizens that came out of their shells and blossomed through the social community of dance. They discover self-confidence, grace, and poise, and the
ability to communicate with others. Easidance Ballroom’s mission is to create a safe, nonjudgmental place where anyone – no matter what the level of experience – can have a fun time learning to dance. “We’ve three options: private, group, and social dances. Typically, students embark on all three. We hear stories from couples, ‘we go out to a lovely meal, and we sit there and watch other people dance. We don’t want
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to be the person anymore. Help us.’ It’s our goal to help them feel more confident on the dance floor.” Easidance Ballroom is located at 5111 Ehrlich Road, Suite 140. Fortyminute private lessons are available weekdays daily, morning, afternoon, and evening. Group lessons are Monday through and Friday. Social dances are Friday evenings. Call (813) 908-3340 and learn more at easidanceballroom.com.
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am very happy with their work, and they made the page 1 entire process go very beginning, their smoothly. From my initial commitment to their meeting with Kelly for a customers remains as strong quote, which was by far as ever. With multiple fivethe best quote out of three star online reviews, read companies, while using the what just a few of their best quality material, to many recently satisfied my meeting with Jessica to customers had to say about pick out all the materials, their experience with CMK where she understood Construction: my taste and offered her ideas, to my meeting What a difference a project with Anthony, the project manager makes! manager, who was my point of contact throughout the Carole P. 5 months ago entire project and kept “What a difference a me informed every step project manager makes! of the way, everyone knew After a slow and stressful exactly what I wanted before start… Everything went construction began. The smoothly after the project construction crew, Joe and manager, Collin, took over Scott, did an amazing job, my shower remodel. He and I was very happy with was knowledgeable about how the bathroom turned construction, so he was out. It looks absolutely able to make suggestions beautiful. Even with a couple to improve the project. of minor issues noticed after He communicated daily completion, CMK manager, and kept me informed Dylan, sent the electrician about what to expect. and the guys back to All crew members take care of them. They were professional and did not finish until I was considerate. Everyone was completely satisfied. Dylan on time. This includes the and Anthony made sure that demo crew, plumber, and everything that I wanted to Joey, who framed, installed take care of was finished the Schluter system, and in a timely manner. I plan tiled it. Communication to have CMK remodel my and responsiveness from other two bathrooms in the Collin and the crew turned near future. I would highly an initial stressful situation recommend CMK to my into a positive experience. friends and family for their The result was a beautiful home improvement needs. shower.” Thank you to everyone at CMK Construction.” Master Bathroom Remodel If you visit their Bill H. 7 months ago website https://www. “I recently got my cmkconstructioninc.com/ or master bathroom remodeled Facebook page, there are by CMK Construction. I many more similar reviews
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to choose from. “Products are a big part of our customer experience,” Manny said, stressing the quality of the products CMK installs during their remodeling projects. “We are the bath and kitchen remodeling experts,” he noted, explaining that doing the same thing over and overdevelops and
installation expertise. Their product choices also reflect CMK’s focus on quality. One of their bathroom providers, Schluter, like several of their other vendors, even provides a lifetime warranty. The ’customer experience’ Manny noted begins with your initial phone call. Unlike other contractors, following an initial, no-cost consultation
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visit from an experienced installation expert, a project specialist, to determine the cost of your project during an in-house consultation. Then design experts at their 4000 square foot showroom feature hundreds of products and accessories to customize and enhance your remodel project to your perfection.
All materials, ordered and received in their special warehouse, are delivered to your job site, ready for installation by the experienced CMK team, overseen by a project manager, explicitly assigned for your remodel. Your satisfaction is their goal! Caveat Emptor. Buyer beware. Not all remodeling
contractors are the same, and Manny offers several suggestions to potential buyers: Research the company and the products they will use. Are they quality products, or more inferior ones? Do they offer a warranty on those products? Is the company large enough to get your
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remodeling completed promptly? In our Covid era, workers are in short supply. Are they licensed, bonded, and insured? When looking for a remodeling expert, you owe it to yourself to choose the best, CMK Construction, voted the Best of the Best by the Tampa Bay Times, ‘Triple A’ rated by the Better Business Bureau, and recipient of multiple awards for quality and service. Call or come by today for all your bath and kitchen remodeling needs. You’ll be so glad you did! CMK Construction, 13329 W. Hillsborough Ave, Unit 104. Call 727800-1644 for a FREE, noobligation consultation for your remodeling project.
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JACOBSON CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY AT TARPON SPRINGS HIGHSCHOOL
Potato Gnocchi with Carbonara Sauce
Gnocchi Dough • 3 pounds baked Russet potatoes, yield 3 cups • 2 cups All-purpose flour • 1 cup fine corn meal • 3 eggs • ¾ cup Pecorino Romano cheese • 1 Tablespoon salt • Pinch nutmeg • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Carbonara Sauce • 3 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • ½ cup onion, small dice • 10 ounces bacon or pancetta cut into thin strips • 1 cup vegetable stock or pasta water • 1-pound gnocchi, spaghetti, or linguini • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated • ¼ cup Romano cheese grated • 1 cup heavy cream • ½ cup frozen peas
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• 2 eggs • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped • Salt and pepper to taste Bake potatoes, slice while still warm and scoop out pulp, mash with fork. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet and let dry 10 minutes, gather potatoes into a mound. Make a hole and add beaten egg, cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and flours Mix well, knead dough, but do not overwork. Allow dough to rest covered for 10 minutes. Roll pieces of dough into finger thick logs and cut 1-inch lengths (keep dough covered). Press lightly with semolina floured fork or roll-on gnocchi board. Bring a pot of salted water to boil for pasta until tender, strain and set aside. Heat oil in large sauté pan over medium heat. Add bacon or pancetta, cook until almost done. Add onion and cook until softened. Add stock, and peas. Whisk together cream, cheeses,
eggs, and parsley. Slowly add cream mixture to pan, whisking continuously over medium heat. Fold in Gnocchi and adjust seasoning and consistency (if too dry, add little more stock. Plate and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and grated cheese. Roasted Cherry tomatoes and sprigs of fresh basil may be added for color and garnish.
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