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- Art's Minestrone, or: A Diabetic's BreakfastUpdated: Tue Jun 24 16:05:04 2008
I mentioned in a newsletter that an old family friend has been diagonesed with diabetes, and that this is a both a shock and a wakeup-call. Art Singer, who was diagnosed as pre-diabetic, kindly rep… - Spaghetti with Strombolian Capers - Spaghetti ai Capperi Strombolia…Updated: Tue Jun 24 09:39:50 2008
Spaghetti with Strombolian Capers, Spaghetti ai Capperi Stromboliani: Winding down, I have harped so much on the weather of late that a little more now won't hurt; this capery spaghetti sauce from … - Making a Zuccotto - An Illustrated RecipeUpdated: Tue Jun 17 12:48:41 2008
A zuccotto is a delightful combination of cake and ice cream, that gains verve from just a slight drizzle of liqueur. It's quite refreshing, elegant, and perfect for a when company comes calling. T… - Florentine Zuccottini - Zuccottini alla FiorentinaUpdated: Tue Jun 17 12:19:06 2008
The suffix ini is a diminutive, and indeed these are individual portions of zuccotto; you'll need 4 high, smooth--sided molds with an internal diameter of about 3 inches (7 cm). If you want, you co… - Coffee Zuccotto - Zuccotto al CaffèUpdated: Tue Jun 17 12:17:52 2008
A simple, creamy dessert that will bring a smile to your guests' faces on a hot day. … - Strawberry Zuccotto - Zuccotto alle FragoleUpdated: Tue Jun 17 12:15:18 2008
Strawberries are one of the finest things about late spring, and though some will argue that there's nothing like picking and eating them, they are astonishingly versatile. This traditional Tuscan … - Rice Zuccotto - Zuccotto di RisoUpdated: Tue Jun 17 12:11:55 2008
Most zuccotti are made with a creamy filling that's put into a bowl lined with pasta Genovese (or pound cake) and chilled well. Here, instead, we have a combination of rice and crema pasticcera, or… - Vermicelli with Lemon Sauce - Vermicelli al LimoneUpdated: Mon Jun 16 08:53:16 2008
Vermicelli with Lemon Sauce, or Vermicelli al Limone: Lemon is delightfully refreshing in all its guises when it's hot out, and contributes delightfully to this pasta sauce from Campania… - Alessio's Saffron Zuccotto - Zuccotto Allo ZafferanoUpdated: Sat Jun 14 13:40:58 2008
A zuccotto is a tasty summer dessert, a well-chilled cream surrounded by sponge cake that gains zest from a hint of liqueur, and though it looks impressive it's easy to make. Chef Alessio Pesucci o… - Favorite Italian Summer DessertsUpdated: Thu Jun 12 15:50:42 2008
Desserts in summer should be light and refreshing. Cool, too, if possible, and there are many Italian options!… - Cosa Bolle In Pentola # 60Updated: Wed Jun 11 09:02:51 2008
An Urban Legend Revisited, Luna Rossa, and Cornetti… - Il Baladin: Beer, Anyone?Updated: Wed Jun 11 09:01:48 2008
You wouldn't expect Italy's best beer to come from the heart of wine country, but it does. Well worth a trip, too… - Strawberry Risotto - Risotto alle FragoleUpdated: Tue Jun 10 22:30:56 2008
Strawberry Risotto is the perfect solution to the problem of too many strawberries. … - 2006 Rosso Di Montalcino:Updated: Mon Jun 9 14:59:13 2008
Though I dedicated most of my attention to the 2003 Brunello at the vintage presentation this February, I did taste some 2006 Rosso and likes these wines very much… - Benvenuto Brunello 2003!Updated: Mon Jun 9 14:54:04 2008
2003 was an extremely difficult vintage in Italy: It was too hot, and too dry, and as a result many wines, including some that are usually very good, show defects of one sort or another. the 2003 B… - Maccheroni alla DiazUpdated: Mon Jun 9 00:35:15 2008
"These maccheroni may not be 19th century," writes Caròla Francesconi, "but they're quite worthy of standing beside maccheroni alla Campolattaro and Maccheroni alla Montglas, an… - Roasting the Bird: Around About and Around the WorldUpdated: Mon Jun 9 00:25:36 2008
A well roasted turkey, goose, or duck is synonymous with Christmas Dinner, Thanksgiving dinner, and many other holidays and festive occasions around the world. Here's a collection of recipes for ro… - The 2008 Chianti Classico AnteprimaUpdated: Sun Jun 8 16:06:30 2008
In addition to writing about food, I write about wine, and attended this year's Chianti Classico vintage presentation. A fascinating event, with some exciting new developments and a great many wine… - Pipette in Orange Sauce -- Pipette all'AranciaUpdated: Sat Jun 7 21:59:08 2008
Pasta with lemon sauce has recently become rather trendy, and it is nice, especially on a hot summer day. Oranges can be just as nice, though they're more of a winter thing. …