Recipe: Pasta con Ceci e Arugula
An absolutely ethereal pasta which is simple to make and guaranteed to comfort…..
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An absolutely ethereal pasta which is simple to make and guaranteed to comfort…..
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Continue reading~ Wild Lavender at Monterosa ~ Our villa in Chianti was perched on top of a stony ridge overlooking the wee hamlet of Vagliagli. Not only was the location prime, but the cottage was seemingly carved out of the natural landscape. …
Continue readingI’m asked all the time: “How do you make your broccoli rabe?” “What about vegetarian dishes?” Since you asked, I’ve decided to devote an article to a few of these delicious side dishes, or “contorni“. However, with a wedge of cheese, a…
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Continue readingThe beauty of Italian cooking rests in it’s simplicity. You strive to use only the freshest possible ingredients and you allow them to speak through simple classic preparations. As a result, it is often easy to prepare delicious meals during the…
Continue readingThe province of Apulia, forms the iconic “heel” that is the boot of the Italian penninsula. Although it is rich in agriculture and the largest wine producing region in the country, it is also among the poorest regions in the country and…
Continue readingBefore Fall turns to the comforting foods and wines of late Fall and Winter, football season dominates and doesn’t allow much time for posting. But you can bet, the cooking continues. Bruno Giacosa is arguably the greatest producer of Barolo…
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