Home At Last! with Patty Gironda

I have a new love in my life, Missy Koti Chickpea Flatbread; a spicy blend of chickpeas, seasonings and whole wheat goodness, hand-stretched to perfection. Flavorful simplicity enhanced by the simple addition of a little fragrant extra virgin olive oil and a smattering of kosher salt. I simply fry the flatbread in olive oil until a golden crispiness develops on the outer edges and then drain the bread on paper towels for just a few seconds . . . that's it! They're ready in minutes and truly delicious all by themselves as a snack instead of pita or other chips. But I'm not one to leave things alone and thus began my journey to create a flavorful spread that delivers the "smack-factor"! Like we say in the south-"so good, it makes you wanna to smack your mama!" So here it is . . . Chick Pea Salsa Verde 1 can of chickpeas (no liquid) 1 glove of fresh garlic (minced) 2 tbsp olive oil 2 -3 tsps of a fine mayonnaise 1 anchovy filet 2 tbsp of flat leaf parsley 1...

My mailbox is filled with emails from friends and associates expressing anxiety over the current economic "slow-downs" in communities across America. As a small business owner most of my life, even in good economic times the challenge has always been how to stand out in a sea of small businesses and creative thinkers. I strongly believe that my success can be measured by the quality of life I have enjoyed over the years. There have been a few flops, some fabulous successes and then the fifteen or so years in between. I started my first company at the tender age of ten years old. It was a "bread route" on the Wiesbaden Air Force Base Housing in Germany. I remember watching an older kid carrying a bag of groceries for his mom and thinking I could do that. I had access to a wagon. . . I was strong and most importantly I had a captive audience in the housewives not wanting to carry heavy bags of milk, cheese and eggs in the hot sun. I envisioned a new day and enjoyed g...