Blog Archives for tag Italy

Handmade Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce

The best way I can think to describe handmade gnocchi is as follows: tender pillows made of riced potatoes and… Continue reading »

Mio Fine Settimana in Amalfi

Literal translation: My weekend in Amalfi.  Implied translation:  I-had-such-a-marvelous-weekend-in-Amalfi-that-I-can-hardly-type-fast-enough-or-even-begin- to-fully-communicate-the-town’s-beauty-to-you-in-this-blog- post.  (Phew…feels good to get that out.) Let’s start with… Continue reading »

Friday Night’s Dinner at Hotel Soleluna

Friday night I enjoyed a memorable dinner at my hotel, for my friends Alexia and Dana’s last night at Hotel… Continue reading »

Olive, Onion & Rosemary Focaccia

Shhhh.  I’m going to let you in on a secret but don’t tell anyone—focaccia is simply pizza dough, formed into… Continue reading »

Homemade Shrimp Stock

One of the most endearing qualities of Italian cooks is their dedication to not wasting one bit of food.  The… Continue reading »

Roasted & Stuffed Red Peppers

This colorful side dish is both delectable and a perfect representation of one of Southern Italy’s favorite flavor combinations—that of… Continue reading »

Cheese Ravioli with Pesto Sauce

If you ask me, you can’t go wrong with anything served with a homemade pesto sauce.  Pesto sauce is one… Continue reading »

Mille Foglie

If you are looking for an elegant summertime dessert, look no further.  This stunning layered dessert of puff pastry dough,… Continue reading »

Mia Gita a Napoli

Sunday’s trip to the historic city of Naples was certainly a day trip to remember.  Let me begin by saying… Continue reading »

Suffle di Cavolo

Suffle di Cavolo, or Cauliflower Soufflé, is a comforting baked dish of tender mashed cauliflower mixed with a heavenly béchamel… Continue reading »