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Food, wine and wanderings from our beloved Italy

Simple Pasta with Sun-dried Tomato Sauce

Posted by on Mar 25, 2013 in Food, Islands of Italy, Our 'Regione' Series, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Sicilia, Sicily | 0 comments

In Sicily, they make a highly concentrated tomato paste called ‘estrattu’ and it is a true labor of love.  They start with an...

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Accessible Sicilia

Posted by on Mar 25, 2013 in Islands of Italy, Our 'Regione' Series, Regions of Italy, Sicilia, Sicily, Wine | 0 comments

Trying to find wines from Friuli-Venezia Giulia at most wine stores in the states can be a hopelessly frustrating task. Not so Sicily! So,...

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Grilled Provolone with Blood Orange Reduction (Provola alla Griglia con Riduzione dell’Arancia Rossa)

Posted by on Mar 16, 2013 in Antipasti, Food, Our 'Regione' Series, Recipes, Sicilia | 0 comments

The magnificent blood orange  - a small burst of sunshine for a chilly winters day. Our little local farmer’s market has recently...

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Our wandering continues ….off to Sicily for the next ‘regione’ in our series!

Posted by on Mar 7, 2013 in Our 'Regione' Series, Regions of Italy, Sicilia, Sicily | 0 comments

Firstly, we hope you like our new look over here at Our Italian Table! Joey, besides being such an amazing brother and cook, is now our...

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From our bookshelf: Grilled Halibut with Salsa Verde (‘Seafood alla Siciliana’ Cookbook)

Posted by on Apr 19, 2012 in Food, From Our Bookshelf, Islands of Italy, Main Courses, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Sicily | 2 comments

Ahhh, there is nothing quite like those first warm days of the season; that first meal prepared outside on the grill as the warmth of...

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Snacking Sicilian Style: Limone Arancini con Ricotta e Spinaci (Lemon Arancini with Ricotta and Spinach)

Posted by on Apr 17, 2012 in Antipasti, Food, Islands of Italy, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Sicily, Snacks | 0 comments

It has been a beautiful few days here and spring has finally arrived.  My wisteria just bloomed yesterday, sending wafts of beautiful...

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Two Subjects – Memories from Sicilia

Posted by on Apr 15, 2012 in Food, Islands of Italy, Regions of Italy, Sicily, Wanderings | 0 comments

Ahhh, the story behind this photo! My, my – where to start?? In 2006 – after my divorce – I decided it was time  to...

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Postcard from Sicilia: Easter in the shadow of Mount Etna

Posted by on Apr 12, 2009 in Easter, Holidays, Islands of Italy, Regions of Italy, Sicily, Wanderings | 0 comments

Pasqua. La Pasquetta. Easter. Little Easter. I was thrilled to be able to spend Easter holiday in Sicilia a few years back. I was dating...

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