Pasta – The Basic Art of Italian Cooking

Food and Film | ll Postino: Spaghetti alla Mario Ruoppolo

By admin February 24, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Movie & Recipe Pairings, Pasta, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

Beyond the Pasta | Italy in the Eyes of a Stranger

By admin July 5, 2012Book Reviews, Culinary Art, Italian Culture, Italy3 Comments

Guest Blogger: Chris Manganaro What is Italy? It differs for everyone just like anything else in the world. Every place you go has different sides to it. We can't see…

Night at the La Scala Ballet | Jewels Paired with Moscato D'Asti

By admin July 19, 2011Art, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, Wine10 Comments

Editor: Lisa Zatulovsky Copyright 2011 Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Romantic emeralds, flashy rubies and elegant diamonds sparkled in the light on the stage of the Teatro Alla Scala during…

How To Host Do It Yourself Wine Tastings at Home | Perfect to Pair with Grilled Porcini Mushrooms

By admin June 14, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Entertaining, How To's, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Uncategorized, WineNo Comments

copyright art of living, PrimaMedia,Inc My favorite way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon is eating al fresco at home, so that I can have a leisurely, meal with a great…

The Soul of a 5 lb Can of Tomatoes | Spaghetti with Red Clam Sauce

By admin June 4, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Pasta, Recipes2 Comments

Madame Butterfly & Farfalle Pasta with Spring Peas

By admin February 16, 2011Art, Italian Culture, Pasta, Recipes, Spring RecipesNo Comments

The Art of the Roman Banquet

By admin January 13, 2011Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, History of Foods, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Rome, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customsNo Comments

What a fitting place for a Roman banquet, at the top of the Spanish Steps in the heart of Rome, the same site where the 'art of the banquet 'was…

A Last Minute 'Capodanno' Celebration

By admin December 30, 2010Abruzzo, aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, slow food, the Mediterranean dietNo Comments

A day spent looking for' funghi' (mushrooms) for a dish of hot polenta on a cold winter day.....a fun day to look for mushrooms because I encountered so many friends…

The National Holiday of Leftovers or Santo Stefano

By admin December 26, 2010Abruzzo, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Christkindlmarkts, Country Living, Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, Holidays, slow food, Special Occasions, the Mediterranean diet, Travel & customs, WineNo Comments

Io,the Coliseo & Orecchiette Pasta with Fresh Cauliflower

By admin October 25, 2010Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cucina, cucina povere, Entertaining, La Dolce Vita, Recipes, Rome, slow food, the Mediterranean diet, UncategorizedNo Comments

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