To Market ..to market..
The joys of shopping local farmer's markets Whenever I travel outside the States I seek out the local farmer markets in the towns and cities I tour. These open-air food markets hold all…
The legends of Tiramisu..
This past weekend I dashed over to London to meet an old friend for lunch. Even though it was only my second visit to London, we skipped the usual tourist attractions…
Pasqua. Easter and more Chocolate
Chocolate Italian Easter Eggs As Easter approaches images of the Easter Bunny, pastel colored chicks and duckies, and the marvelous Easter egg in all its glory pop up. As a symbol of…
A bowl of pasta..
In our figure-watching, constant dieting society it seems pasta has earned a bad reputation as an evil carbohydrate. But let us remember why pasta has persisted as a dietary staple…
Childhood Memories of parmigiano-reggiano…
As a child my favorite 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…
Pasqua and Pasquetta..chocolate eggs and more…
Today, as I sit here in my office and daydream my way out of? dull office tasks that i have been putting off for months-unfortunately life can not be made?…
Shipping, Privacy, Return Policy
Shipping: All products are shipped by USPS Return Policy: all items in new, unused, saleable condition are returnable within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked Privacy Policy-we…
Baby, it's cold outside — Happy St. Patty's Day!
I'm sitting in my office, staring out the window, watching the sleet/snow/rain mix? cover the landscape in white. This is so bizarre considering two days ago, yesterday even, the temperatures…
Orpheus Taming Wild Animals — Roman Floor Mosaics
Mosaic is one of the great art forms of the ancient Mediterranean world. Beginning in the fourth century B.C., wealthy Greek houses and tombs were decorated with scenes comprised of…
The History of Biscotti
Do you know what I've really been enjoying lately? A hot cup of espresso with a fresh biscotti. There is just something about rich, smooth, full-bodied Italian espresso juxtaposed with…