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Category Archive for 'Italian'

Tomato Salad

A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins. – Laurie Colwin The days of fall and summer have been rapidly fading away in Ithaca, yet I was able to hang onto the last bits of warmth through a few fortunate days of sunshine plus the last batches of tomatoes from our Community [...]

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We are indeed much more than what we eat; but what we eat can nevertheless help us be much more than what we are. — Adele Davis Ah, Italy! Italia! Il Bel Paese! Even though a culinary journey through this land of food artists would outlast the most long-lived of men, we felt the need [...]

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Godiamo, la tazza, la tazza e il cantico, la notte abbella e il riso; in questo paradiso ne scopra il nuovo dì – excerpt from ‘Libiamo ne’ Lieti Calici’, “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi [In English] Be happy; The wine and singing beautify both the night and the laughter Let the new day find us [...]

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If Italy had contributed nothing but pasta dishes to the world of cuisine, it would have been sufficient for immortality. — Craig Claiborne Spring has finally arrived in upstate New York! It’s about time. Today it was sunny, 70+ degrees Fahrenheit, just like the way it should be at this time of year. In any case, [...]

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Bucatini all’Amatriciana

Buon cibo, buon vino, buoni amici – Unknown When there’s a blizzard outside, having warmth, good food, wine, and company is priceless. A fireplace adds a nice touch as well. There are many foods that comfort the soul, but today’s choice is heavily influenced by my favorite person in the world who happens to come [...]

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Life itself is the proper binge. — Julia Child And then there is dessert, another brilliant binge that we all shamelessly enjoy. Even for those who say they don’t like sweets, custard with fresh summer berries is a pleasing dessert for anyone to indulge in. This is exactly what panna cotta is all about. It’s [...]

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Simple Caprese Bites

Use only the best fresh regional ingredients in season and keep it simple. — James Beard When life gets busy, sometimes it is best to keep it simple and fresh. And boy, life has certainly been busy. Regardless, I love the simplicity of three-ingredient, no-cook appetizers such as Caprese bites. Although this may not be [...]

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Earlier this month, I attended a pasta making class at Terragusto, one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Chicago (it might be safe to say, one of my favorites, period). I truly admire their emphasis on cooking with fresh locally grown foods, and how they value quality over quantity in what they serve. Plus, their [...]

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FPA&P on Toasted Ciabatta

Pardon? Okay, let’s try that again. Fig, Prosciutto, Arugula, and Parmesan sandwich. Yes, that’s a mouthful! But you will soon see that it is truly a delightful mouthful once you try out this combination. On a side note, I often chuckle at the infinite number of acronyms (and jargon) that exist in today’s world, especially [...]

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Zucchini is a great vegetable because of its versatility. Not too many other vegetables can be a star ingredient in both entirely sweet and savory creations. Yes, that’s right – zucchini can be in baked goods such as muffins and breads, as well as a plethora of other things. From frittatas to salads, casseroles, patties, [...]

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