A Rosh Hashanah Dinner With An Italian Accent
The Jewish New Year is one of the most important occasions on the Jewish calendar. A central part of its observance is the Rosh Hashanah dinner, which emphasizes sweet foods in hopeful anticipation of...
View ArticleCooking With Pumpkin
Except for a Halloween display and its use in Thanksgiving pies, pumpkin is rarely served in the US. On the other hand, Italians, who grow a great deal of pumpkins, serve it in a number of ways....
View ArticleItalian Treasures – Valtellina
Valtellina or the Valtelline (occasionally spelled as two words in English: Val Telline) is a valley in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, bordering Switzerland. Today, it is known for its ski...
View ArticleCooking The Italian Provinces – La Spezia
The Province of La Spezia is located in the Liguria region of Italy. Beaches that overlook the sea, spectacular views and small villages that dot the green valleys are all characteristic of La Spezia....
View ArticleIn The Mood For A Cookie ?
Tip: The baking time will vary depending on how many cookie sheets are in the oven at the same time. I have found that if two cookie sheets are in the oven, the cookies below take 20 minutes. If one...
View ArticleDaniel Oliver’s Irish Soda Bread
Happy St Patrick’s Day My friend Dan Oliver posted his recipe for this St. Patrick’s Day favorite and I told him I was going to use his recipe this year. it turned out beautifully and delicious....
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