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Eggplant Rollatini

I was recently inspired by my blogger friend Linda at Ciao Chow Linda when I saw her post on Eggplant Roll-ups.  We purchased some eggplant at a farmer’s market the other day and were thinking of what to make with them…perfect timing Linda!  This is a great dish to make on Sunday when [...]

Grispelle &MonacialliGrispelle &Monacialli

Last year I posted on “Grispelle”and la Grispellissima festival that is held December 8th in Feroleto Antico,where my family is from in Calabria but I didn’t include a recipe…so here it is.  My family makes a fried potato-dough with and without anchovies every year at Christmas time:We call [...]

Chiesetta di Piedigrotta –Pizzo Calabro

One of the most unique and beautiful tourist attractions in Calabria in my opinion is,“la Chiesetta Di Piedigrotta”in Pizzo Calabro. Pizzo Calabro is a picturesque fishing town on the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria and la Chiesetta Di Piedigrotta is actually located on the road into town on the SS 522,about 4km [...]

Italian Snacks

One of the best things about coming back from Italy is bringing back your favorite Italian snacks…mostly for yourself but also to share with others who have never tried them and get their feedback.  Here are some of my favorites Italian snacks that I brought back from my recent trip.

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Brand Italy –Olive Oil Industry –Smoke and Mirrors

Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is like “French Wine”or “Swiss Chocolate”or “German Cars”…Italy isn’t the largest producer of Olive Oil (Spain is) but Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is in its own class…not to take anything away from any other country as there is certainly high quality products elsewhere,possibly [...]

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