A Recipe From DaVinci's Cookbook | Charlotte Alla Milanese
From the elegant city of Milan comes this elegant, yet simple dessert..Charlotte Alla Milanese.... it’s a great way to make use of day old crusty bread and an elegantly simple…
Coffee Tasting and Savoring Your Sips | How To Make Caffe Principessa
copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Romantic, inviting, inebriating, coffee is the beverage of choice of millions of people around the world. Come to think about it, coffee plays an…
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…
Italian Chef's Secrets to Preparing Clams
This month I'm featuring my linguine alla vongole (clams with linguine) as February's Recipe of the Month. The secret to this great pasta is fresh clams. If you're in a…
Risotto Parmigiana | Interesting Parmigiano Reggiano Facts and Maria's Favorite Recipe
Probably the most famous of all Italian cheeses is Parmigiano reggiano, a hard, granular cheese native to the Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modina, Bologna, and Mantua provinces. Parmigiano reggiano is made…
Festa di Ringraziamento | Expressing Thanks
Festa di Ringraziamento (Happy Thanksgiving)! Italians don't exactly celebrate Thanksgiving -- it doesn't relate to their history. But the word "ringraziamento" means "thanksgiving" in Italian, and Italians use it to…
Marrons Glacés and Chestnut Truffles Roasting on an Open Fire
To make foods that taste incredible, it is always best to tailor your dishes to what is currently in season. Right now, chestnuts are in full swing ripe and…
The Ultimate History of Pizza
One of my favorite foods in the world is Pizza!! I have judged many of the International pizza championships and have tasted some of the world's best pizza in many…
The Art of Tiny Bubbles | The History of Sparkling Wines
Sparkling wines are the fruits of years of consistent production of the best grapes, and the most accurate fermentation process. We celebrate, enjoy and toast our fellows with sparkling wines.…
Granita di Mirtilli (Blueberry Granita) | The History of the North American Blueberry
Summer fruits are my favorite and my very favorite fruit is the blueberry. Not only because of its beautiful color and flavor but of its' many health benefits...Technorati Tags :…