"The Center for Latin American Studies
would like to thank you for your contribution
to the Latin American & Caribbean Festival.
You have contributed greatly to the success of this annual
event. - Monica fue un placer conocerte! y tus empanadas
son deliciosas!

Event Cordinator/2007
Luz Amanda

Quiero darte las gracias por la gentileza de traerme el frasco
de Chimichurri. El almuerzo fue muy sabroso, y todo salio
muy bien. Todos apreciaron las empanadas, y yo me lleve
dos para casa.

Roberto Cañizares
MSA International/ Blanox PA.

Monica se que eres una mujer super talentosa y ocupada!
Mis amigos se divertieron muchísimo en tu clase de cocina ...
y gracias a ti!...Muchas gracias por las recetas enviadas.
Saludos

Laura Kehrl
World Affairs of Pittsburgh/2007
I can’t tell you how much Denise and I enjoyed your
Argentina night. The food was excellent and authentic. All the
wines were good and the class was instructive, we all had a
great time. Could we come over for dinner every night?
I lived in Argentina from 1967- 1969, we loved Bariloche  
and Junin de los Andes was my favorite fishing trout trip to
your country. We would like to see you & Chaz  again.
Saludos!

Gordon How and Denise Giesmann/2007
“Grape Nuts” Wine Lovers

We just finished our leisurely dinner and we wanted you to
know right away how much we enjoyed it, everything on the
menu was great!  Loved the empanadas, the salad, the tart,
the entrees, the desserts!  Thanks very much.  It was nice to
finally meet you, and it was good to see Chaz again.

Jim Wolf & Family/2007
Querida Monica,

Yo trabajo como voluntaria con Silvia en “Las 9 Lunas” en la
Iglesia y queria agradecerte mucho por la generosidad de
mandarnos una bandeja de quesos y tapas tan bonita y tan
rica.  La gozamos muchisimo con todas las madres en tu
nombre. Cariños,

Ada Mezzich/2008

Monica,

Thank you for preparing and delivering the wonderful food
that I ordered in that awful weather …. It was a big hit at the
party and my students said that your “tortilla española” is just
like what they remember from the time they spent in Spain!  
Te deseo una Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo!   
 

Dr. Carol Moltz/2008

Hi Monica,

Thanks for the food, as you predicted; it is official now, Miguel
is addicted to the empanadas! Because my husband is from
Puerto Rico I guess he miss his Latin dishes very much, so I
am glad we found you.  We love the matambre, the
Argentinean drink it was very good
and my children love the flan.

Dr. Miguel & Gretchen Busquets/2008
Monica,

we have been delighted with your food and service
as have our guests! Thanks and I hope you get many more
customers
from your work here in our home.  And I’m sure we’ll
continue to call
upon for our parties.  Also our Christmas party was a lot of  
fun and very successful.

Dr. Ken & LennieVesio /2008


Monica,

Thank you for making my parent’s 55th Wedding
Anniversary so special.  

Patrick Patricelli/2008
Monica & Chaz,

It was lovely to see you both last Sunday.  The rose petals
leading into the house and to the dinning room were such a
special touch!
As always, all of the food was delicious!  It was difficult to
decide what we wanted because it was all so good! We are
so glad that you are making our Saturday night dinner on our
wedding weekend. It is all the more special by having you
involved.  Can’t wait!

Hugs, Kate and Jack/June 2008

Dear Monica,

I want to tell you how much my guests and myself have
enjoyed your empanadas. On several occasions I have
shared them with my friends and they still talk about how
delicious they are. As an Argentinean, I must tell you that
they taste just like the ones I get in Buenos Aires. I also
want to let you know how much I appreciate the very
professional way you deliver them. I now I can always count
on you when I want to serve something typical from my
country.

Thank you!
Alicia Dal Lago/Alicia Photography/2008
Dear Monica,

It was a pleasure to meet you and to see your lively
presentation about Argentina to the students of Franklin
Regional High School and also the one you gave at La
Roche College.  The students of North Catholic, Serra
Catholic, Pine Richland and Seton-La Salle High Schools
were delighted with your empanadas, devoured the
alfajores and couldn’t ask for anything better to finish the
day having the opportunity to taste the MATE.  What a
magnificent experience that they will always remember!
Good bless your hard work and talent.
 

Sister Sally Witt, CSJ/Director of Community
Outreach La Roche College/2008

I met Monica by attending one of her cooking classes
(those Fall recipes are still my favorite!) and, as time went
by, we became very good friends. I don't think I can do
without my monthly empanadas, Spanish  tortilla  and the
cheese tray that is to die for!
The presentation of the dishes are always creative and
absolutely "cool": perfect for any special event. I don't
cater with anybody else!"

Monica Nogueira/Brazil/2008