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  1. crispybitsnburntends

    I was tearing up hearing about your daughter’s first day of kindergarten. My son is only 2 but I feel my time will come very soon. I am very curious, where does one find good marsala wine and sherry? Do you get it at the liquore store? I love chicken marsala. When I find good marsala wine and sherry I will try this recipe!

    • hipfoodiemom

      Awh, thank you! I was tearing up writing this post! 🙂 It’s funny how after having kids, you become so much more emotional. at least I did. I bought my sherry and marsala wine from the grocery store .. or maybe try Whole Foods? but I’m sure you could also go to a liquor store. . but the selection from the grocery store seemed to work. The chicken was very yummy and I think the key is to pound the heck out of the chicken so it’s thin and tender (which I did half way but still tasted delicious). I bought Colombo Marsala wine (only $10.50). I had no idea what I was doing (first time buying marsala wine), it also said “imported from Italy” so I thought I’d give it a try. . maybe I’ll ask Alice Currah or some other peeps what they think re: the wine. Great question!

  2. hipfoodiemom

    hi Sarah, I just did some quick research and try buying Florio ($11-12 per bottle), can be found at most grocery and liquor stores. People say to avoid buying Pastene. Not a good Marsala wine. Most places that sell wine, carry a good Marsala wine. . and if you shop at TJ’s or Whole Foods, just ask someone. They usually can recommend a good one. Let me know if you try the recipe! 🙂

  3. Michelle Park

    Loved your post, Alice! So reminded me of when Ash started kindy…8 years ago already!! She actually had to take a SHUTTLE to the pick up area (to void the long carlines) after school…I remember how excited she was because she was a ‘big girl’…she said to me…’ mom, I LOVE riding the SHOVEL’ !! Lol!! I will never forget that moment…I wanted to laugh and cry at the same time!

  4. Fae's Twist & Tango

    Hi Alice, It was many moons ago when I had to let my son go to day care. All Moms understand. Kids grow too fast!
    As for the recipe… Chicken Marsala is one of my faves and I make it often. I use shallots too, but don’t use wine/sherry or cream. I have been using Colombo/Sweet as well.
    Now I have a challenging question for you…
    For people who don’t want alcohol in their food (though it vaporizes), can you think of any other ingredient that will substitute and taste like Marsala?

    • hipfoodiemom

      Fae, wow! that’s a tough one. . hmm, not sure. . but my first thought is – why would someone mind if there was alcohol used in the cooking of their food. . but let me think about this and get back to you. . would honey or raw blue agave with garlic and balsamic vinegar work? haha, sounds gross but I just thought of that. I have no idea! I love cooking with wine. . Please share YOUR Chicken Marsala recipe! 🙂

  5. gottagetbaked

    Alice, this is my favourite post of yours so far (in a blog FULL of wonderful posts). Not only is this chicken marsala recipe going directly into my “must-cook” pile but your story about your sweet little girl’s first day at school is really heart-warming. My niece just started kindergarten this week and I can’t believe how fast she’s grown up. I can’t even imagine what it feels like when it’s your own daughter.

    • hipfoodiemom

      Awh, Nancy, thank you! That means a lot coming from you! 🙂 It was really a fabulous day. . went way better than I expected it to and I really hope this is the beginning of a great year for her. . I get so worried sometimes when I think about mean kids or mean words. . but unfortunately (and sadly) I cannot protect her from everything. . ok, enough of that! 🙂 please let me know when you try the recipe and let me know what you think. . I think it was pretty darn good but wondering what other people think and will try to think of ways to make it better. . maybe more marsala wine next time to make it a tad sweeter.

  6. Stephanie

    I totally feel this post! I’ve had such apprehension about my youngest starting school (she’s only 3 – we still have some time!). I think it’s because she’s the last one. I’m going to have such a hard time – and I just know she will do great. It’s sad to me when they start getting independent. It’s like they grow up a little more each day. I too worry about protecting them from everything and anything. But I know I have to let go…sigh. Now I know how my parents felt! 🙂

    • hipfoodiemom

      Stephanie, I know! Right? Well, I’m totally looking forward to this year and watching my daughter learn and grow. . and I’m sure I’LL be doing a lot of growing and learning myself!! 🙂

  7. girl in a food frenzy

    Beautiful looking food and your story about your eldest is heartwarming! Chicken and mushrooms Marsala sounds like a new weekend treat for my guy and I, he’s mushroom mad and I love anything with Marsala! All in all, very tasty stuff 🙂

    • hipfoodiemom

      Thank you so much! Yes, shallots are freakin’ awesome! You’ll find yourself cooking with them more and more! 🙂

    • hipfoodiemom

      oh wow! Thank you so much Anuradha! This post was from early September when my first daughter started kindergarten but it is one of my favorites! 🙂 Thank you again for the lovely compliment! 🙂 and yes! I plan to live it up today!! 🙂 thank you!

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