It was a bit chilly a few days ago and I was craving some soup. I searched for my recipe for ribollita — Tuscan bread, white bean and vegetable soup — and realized it never made it onto my blog. Well, time to remedy that. Ribollita is a nourishing, thick and hearty, stick to your … Continue Reading
Who’s a fan of chicories? Those hardy and bitter-flavored leafy vegetables. Endive is not a vegetable that seems to garner much attention. It’s “low profile” is probably what initially drew me to this dish — in addition to my never-ending search for interesting flavors. Endive belongs to the chicory genus and is a member of … Continue Reading
The first time I encountered raviolo al uovo, a giant raviolo (raviolo is the singular of ravioli) stuffed with ricotta, spinach and a runny egg yolk was at Trattoria Monti in Rome many moons ago (almost 20 years, yikes, time flies). It was one of those memorable dishes that leaves a lasting impression. When you cut into … Continue Reading
Tick, tick, tick. Counting down the days until the new year. The end of an era. Another decade comes to a close; the beginning of a new one is just around the corner. This year whizzed by. What will 2020 bring?? On a bright side, as of today, only 66 days until spring!! Staying in … Continue Reading
If you haven’t noticed, I have a love affair with homemade pasta. I wish I had discovered this new found affinity earlier in life, so that I was more proficient at the art of pasta making. Better late than never. Pasta is truly an art. Love the entire process. I day dream when I’m at … Continue Reading
