Happy Valentine's Day! There's nothing more romantic and heart warming than Italian food. There are so many Italian dishes to prepare that are comforting, good for the soul and great to share with your loved ones. Eggplant is one of my favorite ingredients when cooking Italian cuisine. Eggplant can be bought any time of year at your grocery. Of course summer fresh from the garden is the best. During the winter months, eggplant purchased from the produce section will still produce a fantastic dis