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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Fiori di zucca fritti alla romana
There is not a more delicate, succulent, savory summer treat than the blossoms that arrive with young zucchini. Zucchini blossoms are considered a delicacy in many part of the world. In Mexico, the flower is featured in sopa de flor de … Continue reading
Tomato Recipes: #4, Pesto alla siciliana
This is the fourth and final post on the Tomato, each an entry in the Washington Post’s 2011 Top Tomato recipe contest. Previous posts include our first entry, Pomodori al riso; second entry, Panzanella; and third entry, Melanzane e pomodorini. … Continue reading
Tomato Recipes: #3, Melanzane e Pomodorini
This is the third of 4 new posts on the Tomato, each an entry in the Washington Post’s 2011 Top Tomato recipe contest. Our first entry, Pomodori al riso, and second entry, Panzanella, were previous posts. We also entered our … Continue reading
Tomato Recipes: #2, Panzanella
This is the second of 4 new posts on the Tomato, each an entry in the Washington Post’s 2011 Top Tomato recipe contest. Our first entry, Pomodori al riso, was a previous post. We also entered our most popular post, … Continue reading
Tomato Recipes: #1, Pomodori al riso
This is the first of 4 new posts on the Tomato, each an entry in the Washington Post’s 2011 Top Tomato recipe contest. Our 5th entry, a previous post, can be viewed here. Pomodori al riso During the years when … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Rice and Grains, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Italian cooking, Rice, Tomato recipes
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An Italian Vacation
We had driven kilometers and kilometers along curvy mountain roads after leaving the Autostrada A1. Outside, the July Tuscan heat was stifling. When we finally pulled up to Il Borro and saw the stately cypress lining the gravel path leading … Continue reading
Posted in When You Visit Italy
Tagged Campo de' Fiori, Ferragamo, Il Borro, Italian vacation, Italy vacation, Lago di Garda, Lake Garda, Mt. Etna, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Rent Villas, Roma, Sicily, travel, Tuscany, Umbria, Venice
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The Best Gelato
Journalist Joe Ray just had the assignment of a lifetime – traveling around Sicilia in search of the perfect gelato, for The Wall Street Journal. He found true master artisanal gelato-makers: using local-sourced ingredients: “Gelateries worth their salt follow the … Continue reading
Posted in When You Visit Italy, Where to Eat and Shop
Tagged Gelateria, Gelato, Grom, Joe Ray, Sicily, Wall Street Journal
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Pizza e Fichi
Figs! I was at the grocery store roaming through the produce section when I came upon them, sitting nonchalantly on a shelf. I picked up a case triumphantly, taking care to not bruise their tender flesh. Upon returning home, I … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Pizza and Bread, Recipes and Wine Pairings
Tagged Ancient Rome, Figs, Pizza Bianca, Pizza e Fichi, Pliny the Elder
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Le Crostatine di Frutta – Updated
Crostata di Frutta I recently made a Crostata di Frutta, the whole-tort version of the Crostatine di Frutta recipe below, for a Berry Bake-Off at my local farmer’s market. Since then, a few people have asked for the recipe. Here … Continue reading
