lodo - did you ever invited W for dinner? I mean!! I think she is going to miss THAT!... If you want parmesan -I actually got some delicious Parmiggiano Reggiano my mom got directly from Parma (Italy), ready to be grated.... pine nuts I found some decent one at Whole Foods.... I love pesto and my kids jump with happiness when I prepare pasta with pesto. W - before separation got me in the kitchen and asked me how I prepare some of my best Italian dishes.... then I tried her ragu'.... naaaah we are far away from decency.... My next woman has love cooking.