Swordfish is a beginner’s fish. One of the least fishy and more meaty fishes. There are some recipes which just grab you the first time you eat them and remain in your memory. This is one of them. When we go to Cantina Siciliana for our cooking class, Pino is more than generous to share…
Simply Summer- Carpaccio
When the temperatures start to rise, quick and easy recipes are what we look at for easy meals. A favorite is Carpaccio. I remember it was one of the dishes that won me over to Italian food in the 80’s at Prego restaurant in San Francisco. The original dish was created by Arrigo Cipriani of…
Sweet Home Sicilia- Planeta Foresteria
I adore returning to a place I love, like Sicily, when it starts to feel like home. That is one of the reasons I began bringing my students. When I ask an Italian who has been to America, how their trip was, I adore hearing exciting tales of the fabulous time they had, sites they…
Piccoli Piacere– Small Pleasures { Merenda}
There are little things in life that make me happy, timing is one of them. As we were driving into Florence yesterday to attend a Dante reading by 1,200 people in Piazza Santo Spirito, we stopped at our favorite “truckstop” pastry shop. You never know where you will find perfection! It was 4:30pm— and it…
Involtini- Simply Divina
Probably the thing I adore about Tuscan cooking is the simplicity. This is a recipe that my husband grew up with and his mother, Tina, was the Queen of simple. She always taught me, spend more time shopping and less time cooking. People are always amazed and the short list of ingredients and quick cooking…
Artichokes: The Italian Way
I cannot tell you how excited I am at the market in Spring in Italy. We have so many incredible seasonal treats which are all at their peak. Often people are surprised at the flavors of the food in Italy. I think in the USA often our food is grown in greenhouses and sent miles…
#blogcappuccinoday
Seems appropriate to start blogging again with a virtual event. My friend Rosella asked me to participate in Blog Cappuccino Day online. This is not a cappuccino, but a caffe’ macchiato. What I normally order when going out. Macchiato means spotted and is topped with a small amount of steamed milk, a mini-cappuccino. It seemed…
I love Chianti
I do love Chianti-the wine but more than that, I love Chianti the place and the Chiantigiani- the people. Chianti is a huge region, where Chianti wine is produced. The original Chianti blend was established in the 1800s by Baron Ricasoli, at his estate in Gaiole in Chianti. Chianti Classico is a tiny part of…