A reader emailed me to see if I could recreate a meal they had out — a lamb’s neck stracotto from chi SPACCA (in Los Angeles). I was flattered to say the least, but me…I’m just a [highly inquisitive] home cook. When I googled the dish, it looked fantastic and got rave reviews, and so … Continue Reading
Any weed lovers out there? I’m talking about the legal variety 🙂 I found some purple lamb’s quarters at the farmers’ market. Was lured by its pinkish-purple leaves, quite flashy for an everyday weed. Lamb’s quarters is a wild, edible, leafy green, a species of the goosefoot or pigweed family. Like many other weeds … Continue Reading
Some may call making homemade pasta a ‘labor’ of love. I simply love making pasta by hand. I find it relaxing, therapeutic. Plus, the end result is quite fabulous, if I do say so myself. Today, it’s all about Orecchiette… Orecchio=ear Etto=small Ergo, orecchiette=small ears Orecchiette is a type of pasta that originates from the … Continue Reading
I visited Rome a few years back and am still dreaming of the food — the pasta, the pizza, the olive oil, the cheese….did I mention the pasta? And the pizza?? When you think of pizza, Neapolitan draws all the attention. But in Rome, it’s all about Bonci. That’s Gabriele Bonci of Rome’s famed … Continue Reading
Had a gift card and wanted to treat myself to a little something. Not surprising, something kitchen-related came to mind. Had this (cavatelli) pasta machine on my wishlist. The reviews were mixed, but with little self-restraint when it comes to fun, little kitchen gadgets, I had to have it. I envisioned bowls and bowls … Continue Reading
