You will have to forgive me for still being immersed in Italian food and culture. On second thought, I shouldn’t... View Article
It’s hard to capture the charm of Florence in simple verse and its beauty inspired poets and writers to immortalize... View Article
These were inspired by an image I saw somewhere on the web a few days ago. Of course trying to... View Article
Traditional open air food markets are a function of a life style that is sadly disappearing. They are meant for... View Article
There is something about pasta al forno that is very comforting and satisfying. Maybe it’s the slightly charred bits on... View Article
If you haven’t been using fennel in your cooking I encourage you to try it. It has a crisp texture... View Article
Pizza bianca is ubiquitous in Rome being the number one snack food that Romans buy and eat. It is also... View Article
Small potatoes and tender green beans pair well in this easy salad for a lazy day in the kitchen. I... View Article
If Romans have to break the holly ritual of sitting down for lunch in early afternoon they do it in... View Article
One interesting thing I observed in Italy is that they do not mix foods on a plate. Vegetables, at least... View Article
Sometime I just crave these slightly savoury, slightly sweet scones so one of the first things I made when I... View Article
Feature B&W image above used with special permission from the Ruth Orkin Photo Archive, American Girl in Italy, 1951, Copyright 1952, 1980... View Article
