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Just my luck~Pollo alla Valdostana (chicken breast stuffed with Proscuitto ham and fontina cheese), and Pasta alla Amatriciana~(pasta with Pork cheek, tomatoes, and white wine).  Coming up soon~Just my luck,  every double AA battery is dead in the house~Pics and recipes to come!

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