When I first met Anna she told me a few things about herself. First she told me that she was an Italian Princess and her full name was Anna Maria Delvecchio. I know this had to be true since "Prada" was just about every other word out of her mouth and it was a fact that she loved red wine, prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Next she told me that she loved anything the color pink, but if it was Hello Kitty related all the better.

I was so lucky to have Anna in my life for five years. I couldn't even add up the hours we both set in our chair and watched FoodTV. Each day after work we would sit and watch the Contessa, Anna loved Ina. Next we would watch as much of Sandra Lee that our stomachs could handle. (Anna's off-color remarks about Sandra Lee were classic).

Anna was my sous chef. If I was in the kitchen, then she would be at my feet. When we were in the kitchen we would often talk about boys. It will take me some time to get use to cooking alone.

Thank you Anna for sharing your life with me.

I love and will miss you my little Babebo.