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From our Bookshelf: Spaghetti with Lemon and Crab (The Tuscan Sun Cookbook)

From our Bookshelf: Spaghetti with Lemon and Crab (The Tuscan Sun Cookbook)

Posted by on Mar 19, 2012 in Food, From Our Bookshelf, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes, Regions of Italy, Tuscany | 0 comments

I have followed Frances Mayes since I read that first chapter in ‘Under The Tuscan Sun’ in 1996. Her incredible writings...

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Spaghetti Sciuè Sciuè (Spaghetti Hurry Hurry)

Spaghetti Sciuè Sciuè (Spaghetti Hurry Hurry)

Posted by on Jun 13, 2011 in Capri, Food, Islands of Italy, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes | 2 comments

In California, summer is trying to get a foothold and the tomatoes are in the ground and looking towards a July harvest. And thinking...

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Victor’s Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Victor’s Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Posted by on Dec 29, 2010 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes | 0 comments

Victor (left) and Jay, Italy 2010 A special treat for me is our trips to New York City to visit with our dear friend, Victor.  Victor is...

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Lemon Spaghetti with Roasted Tomato, Artichoke and Chicken

Lemon Spaghetti with Roasted Tomato, Artichoke and Chicken

Posted by on Aug 19, 2009 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes | 0 comments

Lemony artichokes, roasted tomatoes, pasta….heaven in a dish. I was craving pasta this past weekend due to a bit of a broken heart...

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Spaghetti with Fava Beans and Ricotta: Spaghetti con Fave e Ricotta

Spaghetti with Fava Beans and Ricotta: Spaghetti con Fave e Ricotta

Posted by on Apr 6, 2009 in Food, Pasta, Risotto, Breads, Recipes | 1 comment

You know it’s Spring when you start seeing Fava Beans at the Farmers Market. These beans, as good as they taste, must be the biggest...

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