Homemade Pasta: Cappelletti (“Little Hats”). Now that you have homemade cappelletti (or, perhaps, store-bought stuffed pasta/ravioli when you’re short on time), you need a light and delicate broth in which to bath them. That’s where the Parmesan rind comes into play. Do you typically discard your Parmesan rinds? Or, are you a Parmesan rind hoarder?? … Continue Reading
I’m developing a (healthy) obsession with homemade, handmade pasta. Pasta like an Italian grandmother would make, made with much patience, care, and love. So, instead of chocolates or sweet treats, this is what I made for my special someone on Valentine’s Day — like the old saying goes, “The way to a man’s heart is … Continue Reading
These ravioli have a slightly sinister look to them, don’t you think? Instead of caramel apples, which I also made and were a big hit (dipped in homemade salted caramel, toasted coconut, and pecans), we have ‘spooky’ squid ink-striped ravioli with a smoky eggplant filling You might be thinking, who has time to make homemade pasta in … 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
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
