The art of selecting a gelato, part 1
Summer's half gone and I have not had my gelato for the summer of 2007 yet. I am counting down the days to that first gelato of summer 2007. You know we…
Villa Borghese
If you go to Rome, you should not miss the Villa Borghese, which is known for its beautiful gardens, fine art, and rich history. The House of Borghese was a…
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is unique for a few reasons: for one, its delicious mixture of lady fingers, soaked in “alkermes” liquor, espresso, chocolate, and egg custard proves to be a delightful but…
Little snowflake and Fontina cheese
Today, in honor of the discovery of the first albino goat in the world in the Italian alps-specifically in the area of Val D'Aosta a traditional Valdostana (from Val D'Aosta)…
Sweet memories of childhood and Parmigiano
As a child my favourite part of our family pasta dinners was the memory of fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese that was grated generously on my dish.And even though I like to think my…
Caterina de' Medici: The Tuscan Queen of France
Caterina de’ Medici (in English Catherine), of the infamous Florentine Medici family, was married to Henry II, King of France during the transition between medieval times and the Renaissance. Though…
The Many Uses of Sage
Sage is another herb that is highly appreciated by cooks due to its unique flavor. In fact, sage is so flavorful that it often overpowers other spices. Because of this,…
The Legend of the Bayleaf
The bay leaf, also known as the laurel leaf, is a great way to add richness and depth to all of your fish, meat, and vegetable dishes this summer. And…
Trastevere, pizza, part I
I've called this Trastevere, part I because-as one of my favorite neighborhoods in Rome- I have a sneeking suspicion- I will need to write much more about this eclectic little part of Rome than…
Summertime Sangria Festa!
Today, still here on the East Coast (of the USA) with record breaking temperatures I am so reminded of the great summer "festa s" I always look forward to…