The only thing better than foraging for mushrooms here in the US is foraging for mushrooms in Italy! I learned to forage for wild mushrooms from my grandfather, father and uncles so when we were in Calabria this summer, my brother, uncle, E and I hit the woods early in the morning to avoid the heat [...]
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I’m back from our trip to Calabria and trying my best to get back into the swing of things… hope you are all having a wonderful summer so far. I’m looking forward to sharing some stories, recipes and photos from the trip. The beauty of visiting family in Italy is getting back to your roots. In Calabria [...] If you like Balsamic Vinegar… give this a try. Buy a bottle of aged balsamic vinegar. This bottle is an 18 year balsamic vinegar we received as a gift from my brother and sister-in-law. Pour a small amount into a spoon (the spoon pictured is an espresso spoon) and put it in your mouth with a piece [...] Escarole is a favorite green in many Italian families. Some of the more popular ways to prepare escarole are in soup, with beans, and as a simple salad. The escarole in our garden has been ready for a few weeks now and we have been enjoying it to the fullest! One of my favorite ways [...] It’s been a busy few weeks but I hope to post more frequently before our trip to Italy in July. I’m sure there are many of you getting ready to vacation soon and I’m certain several of you are heading to Italy as well. It’s often difficult to brainstorm on what gifts to bring to your [...] One of my all time favorite Italian songs… Ornella Vanoni singing l’appuntamento. Classy, romantic and beautiful. We played it during our cocktail hour at our wedding… you don’t need to understand Italian to appreciate this [...] Are you going to Italy this summer? If so, you must be very excited! Before you go, you’ll have lots of decisions to make on what to bring and not to bring. Here are a few tips to help you get started. First of all, make sure your passport is up to date… I know it sounds [...] If you grew up Italian, you probably have a relative that forages for wild plants and mushrooms. I was lucky enough to tag along with my father, uncles and nonno when I was a kid to learn from them and to this day, heading into the woods has remained one of my favorite pastimes. So yesterday [...] A while ago I received a message about Lupini beans from someone but I can’t seem to find the message… anyway, I haven’t forgotten and have been meaning to post on Lupini for a while. What are Lupini beans you might ask? A tasty little treat that many Italians grew up eating. Did you? I remember eating [...] Do you ever have those days where you think: What are we going to cook for dinner? You need to go grocery shopping, you didn’t take anything out of the freezer and you really don’t want to make anything that takes too much effort. Spaghetti alla Carbonara is the perfect dish for such an occasion! I haven’t [...] |
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