A Cooking Class in Firenze: Millefoglie di Verdure
While in Firenze a few weeks back, I spent an enjoyable evening at a cooking school named ‘In Tavola’ located in the Santo Spirito area …
Weekly Photo Challenge: Journey
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off …
Weekly Photo Challenge: Arranged
This week’s photo challenge was to photograph things that represented the word ‘Arranged’. Given I was fortunate enough to spend last weekend toodling around Firenze, …
Weekly Photo Challenge: Through
I was very excited to learn about the WordPress photo challenge from my blogger friend over at My Sardinian Life! Every week, WordPress sends out …
My Chickpea Love Continues: Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Back in February, I blogged about trying to overcome my aversion to chickpeas. Growing up , we ate them in, on top or under everything …
From our Bookshelf: Spaghetti with Lemon and Crab (The Tuscan Sun Cookbook)
I have followed Frances Mayes since I read that first chapter in ‘Under The Tuscan Sun’ in 1996. Her incredible writings transport you to hills …
Risotto con le Salsicce e Vino Rosso: Sausage and Red Wine Risotto
We are very excited over here at Our Italian Table – we have some fun things in the works! My brother Joey is busily working on …
In Honor of Vernazza -‘The Little Village that Could’: Sauteed Chicken with Pesto Linguini
I just happened to run across an article on the web this week on the state of affairs in breathtaking Cinque Terre located in Italy’s …
Growing up Italian – Sunday Pasta: Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Shiitakes and Ricotta
Growing up Italian, our family always sat down to a pasta meal after Sunday mass. I smile when I think of how my mother would …
Carciofi Gratinati con Ragu di Pollo: Artichoke and Chicken Gratin
Ooooh, spring is in the air! Days here are turning just a bit warmer and although still chilly, my thoughts turn to the delectable bounty …
Benvenuto Brunello 2012: The 2007 Brunello di Montalcinos have arrived!
After years in the cellar, the plush 2007 Brunello di Montalcinos were unveiled this weekend at the annual Benvenuto Brunello (Welcome Brunello!) 2012 festival in …
Sauteed Swiss Chard and Chick-peas – Florentine style (Bietole e ceci alla fiorentina)
Ok – full disclosure – chick-peas are not my favorite food by a mile! I owe it all to my mother who loved cecis (as …