A Magical Silver Thread: Fresh Cod in ‘Potacchio’
Many, many years ago, I imagine our great grandfather, Gaspare Becci, staring out over the baby blue Adriatic sea as he slowly made his way …
The Stuff of Dreams: Rustic Strawberry Crostata
In my imaginary (yet-maybe-someday) life, I live on a little Italian hillside – nestled between the dreamy blue-tinged sea and vibrant fragrant hills of …
A Tasty Kettle of Fish: Adriatic Seafood Brodetto
My paternal grandfather grew up on Italy’s Adriatic coast in the small village of Senigaliia in Le Marche. I remember little of my grandfather as …
Food Memories: Grilled Swordfish with Chickpea Puree and Salmoriglio Sauce
With a beautiful spring day in full bloom, I finally had time to plant my new little herb garden – basil, oregano, parley, tarragon, mint, …
Vignarola: A Celebration of Spring
Artichokes. Fava beans. Asparagus. Peas. Ramps. Spring’s glorious bounty is finally here after a long winter of turnips, potatoes, rutabagas and butternut squash. Don’t get …
The Scent of Spring: Wild Ramp and Ricotta Tarts
I have a confession – yes, again. I have never eaten a ramp before this year. Well, actually, its bigger than that – I didn’t …
Fabulous Fennel: Baked Red Snapper with Fennel, Potatoes, and Lemon
Finally, spring is in the air! After a long and arduous winter for so many of us, you can feel moods and spirits lighten. …
Food Karma: Soufflé di Formaggio, Miele e Noci (Soufflé with Cheese, Honey and Walnuts
I was supposed to be at yoga class this morning but a soufflé laced with cheese and drizzled with chestnut honey led me astray. My ‘down …
(Even Lighter) Classic Eggplant Parmigiana
I have spent the better part of the last month thinking about making this eggplant parmigiana. I frequent a local restaurant, Via Ponte, run by …
Fear not the Spaghetti Squash: Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sausage, Kale and Sun-dried Tomatoes
I have a food blogger confession. Truth be told, I used to be terrified of the spaghetti squash. I would gracefully cast my eyes aside …
Carabaccia – A Humble Onion Soup, Italian-style
Winter just keeps on coming here on the east coast of the US. Snowstorm followed by snowstorm followed by…well, you get it. With a US …
Weekend Brunch: Eggs, Italian-Style
Brunch is one of my favorite meals. And although I love meeting friends out for brunch, it is those loooong, lazy mornings loafing around in …