Tutti a Tavola! Debra’s Wilted Kale and White Beans
Our guest at our table today is Debra who writes inspiring and magical posts as My Italian Garden on her personal Facebook page. Deb and I …
‘A tavola non s’invecchia’: At the table, one does not grow old
There is an old Italian saying – ‘A tavola non s’invecchia’: ‘At the table, one does not grow old.’ A magical saying if ever there …
‘Cucina Povera’: Chestnut Crepes with Fresh Ricotta and Honey
The Tuscan kitchen is based on the concept of ‘cucina povera’ which literally translates to ‘poor kitchen’. This way of cooking, or should I say …
Tuscany – Here we come!!
Our Italian Table is going to Tuscany! And to my beloved Montalcino no less – woohoo! Back in August when my dear brother came to …
Eat Your Vegetables-Italian Style
Italians sure know how to eat their veggies in style. I still remember the first time I crossed paths with something called a sformato. I was …
The Beautiful Aeolian Islands and the Boat Ride from Hell
Join me for a tale about Calabria that needs to be told :-). Our trip in 2007 was indeed a memorable affair for so many …
Garlicky Swordfish Calabrian Style
The Tyrrhenian Sea off the Calabrian coast is chock full of the majestic swordfish (pesce spada) that migrate through this region in late spring …
Delverde ‘Dish Your Blog’: Mezzi Rigatoni with Saffron Creme, Tuscan Kale and Crispy Prosciutto
Over 100 years ago, our grandparents arrived in this country from Italy, leaving family, friends and traditions behind in search of a brighter future. I …
On to Calabria! La Famiglia, La Spiaggia e Liquirizia
We travel to the “toe of the boot” for our next featured ‘regione’ in Italy – rustic Calabria. Our family visited Calabria back in …
Mama mia – It’s hot! Grilled Apricots with Ricotta Cream
Mama mia – fa caldo qui! (Man, is it hot here!!) Summer is in full swing here in the eastern US. And with the heat, …
Stuffed! Cipolle Ripieni (Onions Stuffed with Sausage and Parmigiano)
The cooks of Emilia-Romagna love to stuff things from their pillowy pastas to their greens-stuffed tortas. In this simple recipe, onions become the backdrop for …
A (Hot) Midsummer Night’s Dream: Watermelon Vodka Granita
There is a line in Will’s Midsummer Night’s Dream – “Thus to make poor females mad.” That would be me when granita is served – …