Veal Spezzatino and “ci vediamo!”
As we wrap up our 3-month stay here in the region of Marche, Italy, I’ve become sad. Sad because I will miss Christmas here, which …
Trippa Finta (Fake Tripe): Wait! It’s not what you think!
Wait! Before you hit the back button, this recipe is NOT made with tripe! Yes, I know this unpretentious offal strikes fear in the hearts …
Carabaccia – A Humble Onion Soup, Italian-style
Winter just keeps on coming here on the east coast of the US. Snowstorm followed by snowstorm followed by…well, you get it. With a US …
Looking for an unusual Christmas gift? Help a medieval village in Tuscany!
As many of you know, I have fallen in love with the little village of Montalcino in Tuscany. The locals unfortunately can not get rid …
Getting Ready for Our La Cucina Holiday Event Tomorrow!! @LCI_Magazine @DelverdePastaUS
We just arrived in Manhatten and getting very excited for our La Cucina Italian Holiday Party and the Delverde Pasta cooking event tomorrow at …
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 …
Italian grocery shopping – Where local is not a trend, it just is…
During our recent visit to Montalcino Italy, we had an opportunity to shop for meats, fish and produce to prepare our big meal. It again …
Montalcino Italy and UFOs – When fact is stranger than fiction…
Take a look at the photo above. It’s found in the Church of San Pietro located here in Montalcino, Italy. This artwork, titled “Glorification of …
Montalcino, Italy – Where word of mouth still spreads faster than a Facebook post
As my sister discussed in our last post, we are here in Montalcino to cook for a fundraising event. My sister Michele and I and …
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 …
