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 …
World Nutella Day 2012!! Dark Chocolate Nutella Cake with Mango Mousse and Nutella Ganache
World Nutella Day 2012 is here!! I needed to bring a dessert to a party this weekend so what better way to spread the word …
It’s almost here! World Nutella Day 2012 – February 5th!!
It’s almost here – World Nutella Day 2012! Get out those little jars of creamy hazelnut heaven and join in the fun!! I have been …
Inspiration from The Kitchen Potager’s Chef Series: Tortellini en Brodo
Last evening, we had the pleasure of attending a local ‘farm-to-table’ dinner series created by the wonderful and talented Kristin Perry of The Kitchen Potager. Her …
Pork and Ricotta Meatballs in a Lemon-Wine Sauce
I happened to catch a segment on the radio this past weekend on meatballs – yes, meatballs – and how they are taking the food …
Zuppa di Cipolle – Onion Soup Italian Style
I have had this wonderful version of Italian onion soup on many a chilly winter day while in Tuscany. The Italian version is simple yet …
Making Christmas Panettone
Look at her! What an (almost) beauty! (She didn’t rise quite as much as hoped.) I am so excited that I actually made an edible …
Pasta with Pesto Trapanese
Baking day here at the homestead…..trying my hand at homemade Panettone. (I will report back as to whether it was a success – not so …
Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts (with Pomegranate Reduction)
Woohoo – pomegranates are in season!! Those little delectable ruby pearls of antioxidant heaven have arrived! I first fell in love with these little gems …
Deb’s Risotto-style Farro with Greens
I was lucky enough to spend most of last week high in the hills above San Francisco at a leadership development course that was held …
Pollo alla Cacciatore con Funghi (Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms)
This Italian dish has become a classic American favorite and there are many versions of this dish depending on the region in Italy where it …