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Eleonora

Rome, Italy

about me:

American born, Italian raised. World traveler, home cook. Freelance writer, blogger, gourmet tour guide, marketing manager.

Curently living in Rome, writing a cookbook about authentic Italian cookery art, and eating my way into food history.

favorite foods:

Omnivore! So perhaps it's easier to list the foods I DON'T eat, and they are: tripe - radishes - kidneys

Fried Zucchini Flowers

Fried Zucchini Flowers

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There have been books written on the zucchini blossom. The forerunner of the ever-burgeoning mottled cylinder, is edible. More than edible, it's delicious in an Earth Mother kind of way. That which some just chuck away as waste, can in fact become a delectable antipasto, or be part of a pasta condiment or even a salad element (I never disdain fresh flowers tossed in with my salad greens). Now that they're blooming on farmer's markets everywhere, gather those blossoms while you can and prepare for a true Roman tastebud epiphany.

Zuppetta Fredda

Zuppetta Fredda

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This cool, refreshing and revitalizing soup is ideal when it’s 104° out and sloth has completely overtaken control of limbs. Do what you must to drag yourself to the kitchen and assemble:

Pollo al mattone

Pollo al mattone

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I love to barbecue, it’s my American side claiming its culinary rights. Whenever I fire the coals and host a backyard cookout, I like to throw a lot on the grill, so besides the classic burgers and franks I usually fuse in some Italian grigliata mista (assortment of grilled meats done over hardwood coals) as well. This means I always have salsicce (sausage), spiedini (Italian kebabs), bistecche (beef steaks), and rosticciana (pork spare ribs) on the menu, and the unfailing chicken under the brick.

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    Theresa111

    8/16/11

    Theresa111 wrote:

    I watched the video of the barn swallows. We have a few families who perch on the rooftop and watch me on the deck. then they swoop by and dive, teaching their young what to do. Such a good demonstration. Ciao Bella!

    Theresa111

    5/13/11

    Theresa111 wrote:

    Your blog is so delicious!

    Theresa111

    5/16/10

    Theresa111 wrote:

    Zucchini Flowers:

    Theresa111

    5/16/10

    Theresa111 wrote:

    Please send me a shout box message, When are these available to purchase? I have been waiting for months. Thanks.

    Theresa111

    5/04/10

    Theresa111 wrote:

    Happy Mother's Day to you on Sunday. Hope you will come back to visit us soon!

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