#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 …
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 …