Swordfish with lemon-oregano bath (Pesce spada al salmoriglio)
This is a classic Sicilian dish that is perfect for the summer. It’s adapted from Evan Kleiman’s 1993 cookbook “Cucina del Mare” which remains a …
Party? Prosecco!
Serving Prosecco—the wonderful sparkling Italian white from the Veneto—is Joe’s and my favorite way to start a celebration, whether an evening with a few friends …
Peachy Pantelleria Passito
Trolling the local Trader Joe’s to grab a last-minute bottle of moscato (will they even carry my favorite Italian dessert wine, I wondered? Well, sort …
Food-friendly Barbera
Most Italian wines are still named for their provenance (where they come from), which makes sense because the wines of Italy are so closely tied …
Southern Italian seafood salad (Insalata di mare)
Seafood salad is served all over Italy: anywhere near the sea and with ready access to seafood, which is most of the country. This is …
Perfect Puglian Rosé
The last few years have seen the transformation of rosé from a naive choice to a knowing one, especially in the summer, but I have …
Clam risotto with lemon (Vongole risotto al limone)
I was on the hunt for some interesting seafood at a Korean market here in Los Angeles and came across GIANT clams. They reminded me …
Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting Moment
It has been awhile since I have participated in the WordPress weekly photo challenge but his week’s theme struck a chord with me – fleeting …
The Little Fish Market in the Wall: Shrimp with Pancetta and Puree of Chickpeas (Gamberi al Pancetta e Crema di Ceci)
These ingenious Italians….who else would utilize space under a street for nothing other than a fish market? For a few years, I have known about …
Feeling Like Tuscan Royalty: Pasta with Prosciutto, Tomato, and Basil
La dolce, dolce vita. Monday morning and time to get to work in my very cool little apartmento here in Montalcino. After a quick cappuccino at my favorite spot …