In this episode of Family Tree, Food & Stories, Sylvia Lovely learns that after owning a restaurant for 20 years, how to cook a “simple lasagna”. Her experience in the kitchen takes a few unexpected twists and turns, from battling uncooperative pasta to creating a "lasagna disaster piece" that’s now legendary. Her candid, self-deprecating tell-all may be a dose of reality for some of you who’ve tried to make the perfect lasagna and had your disasters along the way.

But all are worth a good laugh or two, for sure. This episode of Family Tree, Food & Stories isn’t just about Sylvia’s kitchen mishaps; it’s more of a celebration of starting over, learning to run with imperfection, and finding joy in the messiness of life, and yes, a few wet noodles too.

Sylvia reflects on how she and her husband,, Bernie,, enjoyed the community they built at Restaurant Azure, which is now being recreated and reinvented and coming back to life in their hometown.

🍴Key Takeaways:

• Always be courageous to try something new, even if it means failing spectacularly.
• Sometimes the best meals, and memories come out of a "disaster" in the kitchen.
• The reminder is that it is never too late to reinvent yourself and pursue your passions.

So, what are you waiting for? Hit play, get ready to laugh, and maybe even feel a bit better about your kitchen adventures.

📣 What's Next?

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About Your Award-Winning Hosts: Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely are the powerhouse team behind Family Tree, Food & Stories, a member of The Food Stories Media Network, which celebrates the rich traditions and connections everyone has around food, friends, and family meals. Nancy, an award-winning business leader, author, and podcaster, and Sylvia, a visionary author, lawyer, and former CEO, combine their expertise to bring captivating stories rooted in history, heritage, and food. Together, they weave stories that blend history, tradition, and the love of food, where generations connect and share intriguing mealtime stories and kitchen foibles.

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