Italian Seafood Rice Salad (Insalata di Riso alla Marinara)
The heat of summer is here. Whether you’re in relatively mild and dry LA or dealing with that sticky, hot, and humid Pennsylvania air, there’s …
Josie’s “Porchetta”
I’ve been having dreams about my hometown of Phillipsburg, NJ. “P-burg,” as we called it, is a town located on the Delaware River in the …
Calamari in Umido: Stewed squid in tomatoes for a chilly winter night
Even with all the warm weather we’ve been having here in Los Angeles, the nights are still chilly. It’s that way almost all year round …
Winter Greens Salad with Shrimp, Citrus and Fennel
By the time January rolls around, I’m usually ready for a different kind of food. Lighter and brighter food that is genuinely enjoyable to eat. …
Sfogliatella Frolla: The Naples Pastry You’ll Love Making at Home
Our visit to Naples revealed a city filled with foods I expected and plenty I didn’t. We’ve written plenty about the city’s irresistible street food, …
Frittatina – The must try Naples street food
Naples is alive with street food. I’m not talking about the food carts, but about the little stalls lining narrow streets packed with pedestrians and …
Spaghetti with Anchovies, Lemon, Mint and Pecorino Romano
In our last blog post, my sister Michele shared a bit about our trip to the tiny island of Procida during our visit to Naples …
Pasta alla Genovese
It may be called Genovese… but it’s 100% Neapolitan and now one of my faves.
Seafood Risotto and Michele and Jay’s Epic Trip to LA 🏖️
In March, my sister Michele and her boyfriend Jay came to visit us on their way home to PA from Hawaii. They were escaping from …
Pollo in potacchi and Italian Americans in LA
Last week I attended a talk and book signing for The Italian Americans of Los Angeles at our local Barnes and Nobles, Thhe author, Marianna …
Pasta with Cauliflower and Pancetta
It’s been quite a couple of weeks here in LA. If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably heard about the devastating wildfires. LA is …
Sweet and Sour Winter Squash: Zucca in Agrodolce
I’ve been stuck at home for the past several months because of a planned and then unplanned hip surgery (see more below). I normally love …