Buon Giorno del Ringraziamento
Thanksgiving Day is special for many reasons. Think of all the things, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem. In keeping with tradition of the first Thanksgiving - don't forget…
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Il Perdonanza, cafe torronata and the city of L'Aquila!!
One of the things I look forward to doing each year (if selected) is being part of a 700 yr old medieval event that is held in the capital city…
Mezzanotte..risotto and all is well in the piazza..
Midnight..mezzanotte.. and almost ready to leave the office. With music loudly playing in the piazza -a block away from my window-I can barely concentrate. The end of the summer is…
Anice Stellato
Everyday is remembered by a taste , a flavor, a recipe while I ma here in Italy. These are my special souvenirs or 'ricordati'. Yesterday, my favorite flavor was 'anice stellato'-or …
Eggplant parmigiana, mountains of Abruzzo
After many 10 hours day in the office here working on the next special edition book (that should be ready for release in September)- a little R & R is needed.…
Business as usual or not so usual in Italy..
Business as usual here in Italy or not so usual. Well yes, the plane touched down here in beautiful Roma on August 1st. Of course I was met with all…
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…
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…