Blog Archives for tag externship
A Perfect Day in Positano
Ever since I arrived in Italy, I have been hearing that Positano, a neighboring town on the Amalfi Coast, was the place… Continue reading »
The Best Almond Cookies Ever
My husband is an almond fanatic—the mere mention of almond-flavored treats and his face automatically lights up. I share in… Continue reading »
Herculaneum & Mt. Vesuvius
As I sort through my photographs from my day trip into Naples today, I find it hard to pinpoint one… Continue reading »
Simple Sautéed Peppers with Olives & Capers
Simply delicious. A mixture of tender strips of sweet peppers sautéed in fruity olive oil and combined with briny capers… Continue reading »
Italian Curry with Shrimp
I know, I know. You are probably shaking your head in confusion and saying to yourself ‘a curry dish in… Continue reading »
Creamy Panna Cotta with a Strawberry-Red Wine Sauce
There are three main categories of creamy, custard-based desserts: stirred custards (for example rice pudding or crème anglaise), baked custards (think caramel… Continue reading »
Pasta Carbonara
Pasta Carbonara: perfectly cooked al dente pasta, crispy pancetta, and the rich combination of egg yolks, cream, chopped parsley and… Continue reading »
Citrus Chicken Cutlets
Everywhere you turn in Sorrento there is citrus fruit—orange trees line the streets, lemon tress fill private gardens adjacent to… Continue reading »
Roman Holiday: Take Two
Life is so good, I must pinch myself—and immediately. This weekend I was channeling the glorious Ms. Hepburn and decided… Continue reading »
Spinach Pie
Normally we associate Spinach Pie with the delightful flaky phyllo dough creation of Greece, Spanakopita, which is filled to the… Continue reading »