La Passeggiata
There are so many things I love about the Italian culture, soooooo many….. but I so love the walk before and/or after dinner. La...
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What is Roux?
Roux has been thickening savory dishes for centuries. Its first incarnation was in France and made with butter and flour. The invention...
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Grana Padano
This is one of my new favorite cheeses, but in reality, it’s been around since the 12th century. Are retailers in the US now selling it?...
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Chicken Brine
I am a huge fan of brining. Meats soak up salt water more easily than plain water. Therefore, what you’re doing is adding moisture to...
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Spatchcock Chicken
To spatchcock a chicken, or butterfly it, is to remove the backbone, thus allowing it to be completely opened out and flattened. Among...
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Potatoes
I love potatoes. I mostly eat mine with some olive oil after roasting in my air fryer. Salt and pepper of course, and perhaps a dusting...
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Shrimp is the Lords Gift to the Sea
Bubba was right when he rattled out all the great things you can do with shrimp. And throughout my book you will see a lot of recipes...
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My Love Language
There is no doubt that my love language is feeding people. From the moment I know I am going to have guests, I start to plan the menu,...
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Brodo
Brodo( broth), bouillon, and stock are essentially all the same thing. Usually, but not always, meat-based: bones, vegetables, and...
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Cooking Perfect Pasta
First let me say, these tips are for dried pasta not fresh. Contrary to what you may think, I do love dried pasta, and usually use...
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Olive Oil
I get asked all the time for my recommendations on olive oil. Of course if I had my way, I would hop on a plane and head to Tuscany and...
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Growing Perfect Basil
I planted my basil over the weekend and I PRAY it looks like this, from last year. Up until last year, I just struggled with growing...
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Grated Cheese
Many of my recipes call for grated pecorino, pecorino romano blend, or parmesan. They are all fantastic, but I BEG you, to purchase a...
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Cast Iron Skillets
Although cast iron cookware was invented centuries ago, its becoming popular again, even over modern pieces. Many family’s have at-least...
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Bless Your Heart
Prompted by someone just being down right ugly on my page recently, I decided to write about one of our favorite sayings here in the...
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The Italian Meal
If one of your Italian friends invites you over for Sunday dinner, you best block off a half a day. Italians like to take things slowly,...
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Build a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From
Summer may be over, but are you finding yourself longing for that “ one week” that you took off work, packed a suitcase, hopped in the...
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Coffee
Each of my trips to Italy developed love affairs. While I already “drank” coffee, Italy helped me fall in love with coffee. Visiting...
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It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere!
Oh 5 o’clock, how do I love thee? It’s funny how cocktail hour is such an important part of my life, really more of my ritual. It’s not...
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Viva Bene Ama Molto Ridi Spesso
“Vivi Bene Ama Molto Ridi Spesso” is the equivalent to the sign that almost every American home has hanging somewhere under its roof “...
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