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Tale of Two Wines From Hestia Cellars

posted August 03, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

Hestia-Greek goddess of the hearth. On Saturday, several new Washington red wines were released in Woodinville, including Hestia Cellars 2007 Reserve. This red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, held for 30 months before releasing, intrigued me (read full article)

La genovese

posted July 14, 2010 in Memorie di Angelina

Besides ragù alla napoletana, la genovese is probably the most iconic of all Neapolitan pasta sauces, and yet it is little known outside Italy or, for that matter, little seen outside Naples itself. And, for reasons I cannot quite figure out, it di (read full article)

PANINI SOFFICI AL LATTE...E PANINO DEL TIFOSO

I panini soffici al latte, sono dei deliziosi panini mignon, che mantengono a lungo la loro morbidezza e la loro fragranza. Sono adatti per ogni occasione: per un buffet, una festa, un pic-nic o una scampagnata, da farcire con tutto quello che la no (read full article)

Interview with Chefs John Stewart & Duskie Estes

posted June 22, 2010 in 100 Miles

Chefs John Stewart & Duskie Estes at the 'Chefs' Holidays at The Ahwahnee' event. January 2010. Yosemite, California Chefs John Stewart and Duskie Estes are a husband and wife cooking team who own two restaurants in Sonoma County: Za (read full article)

Baby Shower Lunch: Menu Plan

posted June 22, 2010 in Kitchen Gadget Girl

Last weekend, I was honored to host a baby shower for a good friend, Dena. It was over 90F outside, but we managed to have a lovely lunch in the garden. The actual party was not a problem, but I found myself very worried about the games. Fortunately (read full article)

DANUBIO RUSTICO

Accantonata l'amarezza di cui vi ho parlato nel post precedente, torno a parlare di cibo con questa nuova ricetta: il Danubio. Questo rustico di origine napoletana, l'ho assaggiato la prima volta proprio a Napoli, tanti anni fa, mi ricordo che mi era (read full article)

La piadina

Dal libro della Fata Farina… le ricette per essere Maghi in Cucina!!! Per mantenerci in tema non possiamo non parlare della “piadina”. E’ la focaccia più famosa nella zona romagnola. Adatta ad accompagnare salumi, formaggi e (read full article)

La piadina romagnola Lo Conte

Dal libro della Fata Farina… le ricette per essere Maghi in Cucina!!! Per mantenerci in tema non possiamo non parlare della “piadina”. E’ la focaccia più famosa nella zona romagnola. Adatta ad accompagnare salumi, formaggi e (read full article)

A light dinner at Salume, Real Italian Panini

posted June 04, 2010 in The Lunch Belle

Cuisine: (Italian) panini sandwiches Occasion: casual, quick-service, ideal for lunch  Price: affordable/most menu items under $15 Phone: 212-226-8111 Location: 330 W. Broadway (at Grand St.) Website: click *here* Directions:  www.hops (read full article)

A light dinner at Salume, Real Italian Panini

posted June 04, 2010 in The Lunch Belle

Cuisine: (Italian) panini sandwiches Occasion: casual, quick-service, ideal for lunch  Price: affordable/most menu items under $15 Phone: 212-226-8111 Location: 330 W. Broadway (at Grand St.) Website: click *here* Directions:  www.hops (read full article)

Tigelle

posted June 02, 2010 in mangiandobene

Modena is located in Emilia Romagna, known as the culinary bread basket of Italy. Tigelle are the quintessential food of Modena, a symbol of pride. So, what are tigelle? Simply put, they are a disc shaped bread, about the size and shap (read full article)

Culinary Heritage: Prison or Platform?

posted May 24, 2010 in Aroma Cucina

I’ve been pondering culinary heritage for the past week or so, ever since Rachel Laudan posed this question on her blog: "What is culinary heritage and is it always linked to  tourism?"  I'm paraphrasing the question, but (read full article)

Focaccia Salata alle Mele

posted May 07, 2010 in Dulcis in Furno

Scroll down for English version Salata sì, ma con una leggera nota dolce, quella delle mele che si sa, cotte sono buonissime e stanno bene proprio ovunque! Morbida e fragrante, questa focaccia può essere mangiata tiepida o fredda, da sola in qu (read full article)

TORTA AL FORMAGGIO UMBRA

Le festività pasquali sono appena terminate, ma mi era rimasta da postare quest'ultima ricetta che ho preparato per il Lunedì dell'Angelo. E' la Torta al formaggio umbra che si prepara proprio nel periodo pasquale, ma è talmente buona che consigli (read full article)

Il casatiello napoletano

Dal libro della Fata Farina… le ricette per essere Maghi in Cucina! Oggi invece faremo il classico casatiello napoletano…….. L‘abbondanza di formaggio e salame tra gli ingredienti e la presenza delle uova, che diventano sode (read full article)

Going Green with Pike Brewing: St Pat and Sustainable

posted March 17, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

Celebrate St Patricks Day with Pike Brewing as they bring in the green  all day long AND into the future. On St Patrick’s Day, enjoy: Happy Hour pricing on Pike Kilt Lifter all day long Pike Kilt Lifter T-shirts only $10 Chef Gary’s sl (read full article)

Ham and lentil casserole

posted December 31, 2009 in Memorie di Angelina

Here's one answer to the perennial post-Christmas question: what to do with the leftover ham? As we all know, pork and legumes have a natural affinity, so why not pair ham and lentils in this rather loose riff on a cassoulet? First, simmer some lent (read full article)

Dinner at Salumeria Rosi

posted November 26, 2009 in The Lunch Belle

Click *here* to see the rest of the pictures from this meal! Cuisine: Italian, small plates/tapas, wine bar Scene: casual sophistication, bustling atmosphere, dim lighting, tight quarters, salumi counter/retail shares space with the dining room Occ (read full article)

Dinner at Salumeria Rosi

posted November 26, 2009 in The Lunch Belle

Click *here* to see the rest of the pictures from this meal! Cuisine: Italian, small plates/tapas, wine bar Scene: casual sophistication, bustling atmosphere, dim lighting, tight quarters, salumi counter/retail shares space with the dining room Occ (read full article)

Schiacciata a lievitazione naturale alla Mousse di Cipolle di Tropea e Capocollo di Calabria DOP

posted November 20, 2009 in Pane, burro e marmellata!

I salumi sono famosi dovunque ed ogni Regione ha i suoi. Più o meno conosciuti, sono prodotti che fanno parte in un certo senso della nostra cultura...chi di voi non è cresciuto a pane e salame o pane e....???I salumi calabresi più conosciuti sono (read full article)

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