Blog Archives for tag externship

Arrivederci Sorrento

Isn’t it funny how towards the end of an extended stay somewhere, time seems to syphon faster and faster before… Continue reading »

Grazie Mille, Ristorante Tasso

Six weeks ago I began the second half of my culinary externship here in the lovely Sorrento, Italy.  I transitioned… Continue reading »

Coniglio all’Ischitana

Coniglio all’Ischitana, or Rabbit Ischia Style, is a popular braised rabbit with vegetables served in the Campania region of Italy. … Continue reading »

Torta della Nonna

The name of this creamy tart, Torta della Nonna or ‘Grandmother’s cake,’ conjures up images of a beautiful Italian grandmother… Continue reading »

Shrimp & Zucchini over Lemon-Parsley Scialatielli

Scialatielli is a short linguine that originates near the city of Naples in the Campania region of Italy.  This version… Continue reading »

Savory Escarole Pie

Oh how I love escarole! And oh how pleased I was to discover escarole’s popularity in Italy.  Italians use escarole… Continue reading »

Positano: Take Two

I decided to spend my last solo-weekend on the Amalfi Coast before Scott arrives next Saturday, back in breathtaking Positano. … Continue reading »

Cannelloni alla Biagio

Homemade cannelloni is what you might call a labor of love, but it is certainly worth the effort.  Cannelloni is… Continue reading »

Simple Fried Fish Filet

The simplicity of this dish is what makes it so appealing.  The freshest, highest quality fish filet of your choice,… Continue reading »

Artichokes Steamed in White Wine with Lemon

Preparing and cooking fresh artichokes (or carciofi in Italian) was a skill I was not very familiar with until I… Continue reading »