Looking for an unusual Christmas gift? Help a medieval village in Tuscany!
As many of you know, I have fallen in love with the little village of Montalcino in Tuscany. The locals unfortunately can not get rid …
The Glorious Festive Pomegranate: Recipes to Put You in the Holiday Spirit!
The glorious pomegranate has only recently gained in popularity on our winter tables. Many are, at a minimum unsure how to peel the cute little …
Grazie Mille @DelverdePastaUS @LCI_Magazine! New Friends, New Experiences!
Grazie mille, Delverde Pasta and La Cucina Italiana for a truly fun evening!! We were extremely honored to be invited to cook our Delverde ‘Dish …
Getting Ready for Our La Cucina Holiday Event Tomorrow!! @LCI_Magazine @DelverdePastaUS
We just arrived in Manhatten and getting very excited for our La Cucina Italian Holiday Party and the Delverde Pasta cooking event tomorrow at …
Chickpea Love: Simple Minestra di Ceci (Chickpea Soup)
Sometimes it’s the simple things in life….. I needed something quick for lunch yesterday while working from home. With plans to make a chickpea and …
GNAM, GNAM – Balsamic Roasted Onions
Italians have a silly expression for ‘yummy’ that always makes me giggle – GNAM, GNAM. The first time I heard it was from my (wonderful) …
#gratitude: Co-winners of the Delverde ‘Dish Your Blog’ Pasta Challenge!!
The email began….’Congratulations! You’re original recipe has been selected as one of the two winners of the Dish your Blog with Delverde Contest!’ I blinked. And blinked …
Bringing Tuscany Home: Anchovies Marinated in Parsley Pesto and Chickpeas
With Tuscany fresh in my mind, I knew the moment I woke up this morning what I was going to make for lunch today. One …
‘Celebrity Masterchefs’ for a Day!
When I first mentioned to my friend, Isabella Dusi in Montalcino, that I would come across in October to help plan out our fundraising campaign …
#gratitude: Brunello and Rainbows in the Mist in Montalcino
My heart is happy as I write from 30,000 feet up. Joey remains in Rome for another week of exploring. (Look for his posts as …
We will be cooking in the village! Montalcino – here we come!
We head out for Montalcino on Tuesday and we are over the moon excited. We will actually be cooking dinner for about 35 people in …
Farro, Figs and Friends: Wild Mushroom Farro Risotto with Roasted Figs
Wow – farro is hot right now! I wanted to make this recipe for company a few weeks ago but when I tried to find …