cookbook – Page 4 – The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

Roasted Parsley Potatoes & Gossip in the Piazza

By admin August 2, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, L'Aquila, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Rome, slow food, Tagliacozzo, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Uncategorized, WineNo Comments

It pays to listen to gossip and conversation in the town piazza at night..some more than others..from overheard conversations last night was a variety of talk about family riffs…

Summer's Last Month & Gelato

By admin July 31, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, La Dolce Vita, Rome, slow food, Travel & customs, UncategorizedNo Comments

To Market ,To Market…

By admin July 31, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Events & Appearances, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, UncategorizedNo Comments

Saturday has always been one of my favorite days..it is market day..and I always am too excited to sleep the night before anticipating an early cappuccino and cornetto (Italian…

Penne with Eggplant & the Piazza

By admin July 30, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, La Dolce Vita, Pizza, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Upcoming Appearances, WineNo Comments

Gruyere Cheese & Potato Tarts & the Beauty of …

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In our American culture we tend to consider things that are not pristine and spanking brand new less than worthy..but if you are planning a trip to Italy you…

Cool Off With a Gelato Sandwich

By admin July 28, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, UncategorizedNo Comments

Some of the new exciting happenings here in Italy while I have been gone..the invention or creation of a gelato sandwich (because of the hot hot summer temperatures). it consists…

Share the Joy!

By admin July 20, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Events & Appearances, Features, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, Upcoming Appearances, upcoming booksNo Comments

Your Chance to Share your Holiday and food memories and see them in print! Just a short note to invite you to Share the Joy! with all of our readers.…