Signs of the time!
Sicily. Short but Sweet
We have started a tradition, leaving Florence in the cold winter, for our anniversary..and head off somewhere to see Christmas celebrations. So I have started a short list, for some short holidays.Going to Sicily has been one of my dreams for years.I have a long list of places to visit in Sicily that I would…
happy campers!
just got a note from a past student that wrote up her experiences at class.. for those that would like a Taste of what a day is like Thanks! always nice to have a pat on the back!
season for giving
another Blogger, Pim is holding an auction to raise funds for the needy.For a very small donation to the fund, you have the chance to win some great prizes offered by other bloggers.. a $5 donation… is all you need to join in the raffle. I am donating a copy of my recipe book which…
Winter’s Slow Soup
Winter has hit Florence full force, reminding us all that it was in November of 1966 that the Arno River flooded the city, bringing it to it’s knee’s and the wonderful support from the Mud Angels, young students.. and not.. from all over the world who ran to the rescue. My husband who was 11…
Cookie Blogs!
I am so excited..Jenniferhas the first cookies up and I have the weekend off.. Start Cookie-ing! Alberto’s entries are up too!94 Entries with many being multiple.. so start cooking now to get them all tried for the holidays! Happy Baking to all!
CICCIA- Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Bistecca alla Fiorentina I received an email from a student, asking why the recipe for cooking Florentine steak wasn’t in my cookbook. It is so easy, I didn’t even think about it, as really it is more of a non-recipe. I then began to think, it is usually the easiest recipes that are the hardest…
Friends Food and Fun in Florence..
A great group of friends got together for a week in Florence at Divina Cucina. Todays market inspired us to make stuffed zucchini blossoms, with a fresh goat cheese ricotta, from Baroni Alimentari fried artichokes, fresh pasta with white truffles and fabulous french butter. The White Truffle from Conti, was 20 grams, 60 euro and…