Monthly Archives: April 2012

Fave e Pecorino

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

We’ve been nostalgic for Rome lately.  Perhaps its recent birthday has gotten us thinking about it.  Or, maybe it’s been on our minds because we’re planning a visit this July and are eager to see friends and family, and to … Continue reading →

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Cacio e pepe (Happy Birthday, Roma!)

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

April 21st was the 2,765th birthday of Rome!  According to legend, Romolo founded the city on April 21st of 753 B.C.  But to understand that story, we should really back up a few more years yet, to the almost tragic … Continue reading →

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La pastiera napoletana, an Italian Easter Tart

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

In his classic cookbook Made In Italy: Food and Stories, renowned Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli writes of the pastiera napoletana: The combination of ingredients may seem strange, but they are associated with ancient Roman celebrations of the rite of spring: … Continue reading →

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Risotto agli asparagi

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

We have our tickets back to Italy this summer!  After watching airline prices for months on end, we finally saw them drop to a reasonable price, and we quickly booked. After spending a few days in Rome to visit family … Continue reading →

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