The Stuff of Dreams: Rustic Strawberry Crostata
In my imaginary (yet-maybe-someday) life, I live on a little Italian hillside – nestled between the dreamy blue-tinged sea and vibrant fragrant hills of …
Food Memories: Grilled Swordfish with Chickpea Puree and Salmoriglio Sauce
With a beautiful spring day in full bloom, I finally had time to plant my new little herb garden – basil, oregano, parley, tarragon, mint, …
Vignarola: A Celebration of Spring
Artichokes. Fava beans. Asparagus. Peas. Ramps. Spring’s glorious bounty is finally here after a long winter of turnips, potatoes, rutabagas and butternut squash. Don’t get …
The Scent of Spring: Wild Ramp and Ricotta Tarts
I have a confession – yes, again. I have never eaten a ramp before this year. Well, actually, its bigger than that – I didn’t …
Fabulous Fennel: Baked Red Snapper with Fennel, Potatoes, and Lemon
Finally, spring is in the air! After a long and arduous winter for so many of us, you can feel moods and spirits lighten. …
Food Karma: Soufflé di Formaggio, Miele e Noci (Soufflé with Cheese, Honey and Walnuts
I was supposed to be at yoga class this morning but a soufflé laced with cheese and drizzled with chestnut honey led me astray. My ‘down …
Fear not the Spaghetti Squash: Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sausage, Kale and Sun-dried Tomatoes
I have a food blogger confession. Truth be told, I used to be terrified of the spaghetti squash. I would gracefully cast my eyes aside …
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 …
Weekend Brunch: Eggs, Italian-Style
Brunch is one of my favorite meals. And although I love meeting friends out for brunch, it is those loooong, lazy mornings loafing around in …
My Eggplant Fries Obsession! #ouritaliantable #basuperfoodies
I know it has been a few weeks since my last post but I have a good excuse – really. I started a new job …
‘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 …
