Cappucino by the sea
Buon giorno, tutti. I have been wanting to see the sea near Tuscany for some time so even though off season, I ventured to the …
Sunday morning in Montalcino
Buon giorno, tutti. Sitting at Cafe Fiaschettera in the Piazza del Popolo in Montalcino….enjoying a cappucino as the locals wander in for their morning cafe..pretty …
Torta Tarantina di Patate: Cheese-and-Tomato-Topped Potato Pie
I was searching for a different type of appetizer for a dinner party on Friday eve and stumbled upon an unusual ‘pizza’ made in the …
In Celebration of La Vendemmia: Schiacciata con l’Uva (Focaccia with Grapes)
The 2009 grape harvest – ‘la vendemmia’ – has begun! My friends in Montalcino emailed that the harvesting of the much loved sangiovese grapes of Montalcino …
Tuscan Crostini with Salsa Verde
I just returned from a very special week in my beloved Montalcino, Tuscany. I was blessed with being able to rent a little casa surrounded …
Le Tielle: A Spanish legacy in Puglia
Oh my goodness – it has been weeks since I have been able to post!! Work travels have kept me crisscrossing the country with little …
Simple Pleasures: Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
When in Sicily, I love buying jars of those little hot peppers stuffed with tuna and happily munch on them throughout my visit (especially while …
Spring’s First Pick (Le Primizie): Sardinian Stuffed Eggplant
It has been a busy week outside now that spring has arrived! In the summer, I have a little farmstand (or should I say farm …
Fusilli with Eggplant, Tomatoes, Capers, Pine Nuts and Raisins
Spring has finally arrived here in Pennsylvania and therefore, spent the entire weekend outside. Glorious!! Garden is almost ready! Little basil plants are growing stronger! …
Postcard from Tuscany: Rainbows after the Storm
I started out this evening to write a post to accompany this photo that I snapped during my recent trip to Tuscany. I soon realized that words could …
Neapolitan Meatballs: Polpette alla Napoletana
Along with pizza and spaghetti with tomato sauce, meatballs must be the most internationally recognized Italian food. The meatballs found in the US and then …
Postcard from Sicilia: Easter in the shadow of Mount Etna
Pasqua. La Pasquetta. Easter. Little Easter. I was thrilled to be able to spend Easter holiday in Sicilia a few years back. I was dating Daniele, …