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Pennette in spicy asparagus sauce
Before we delve into more kitchen fun, please forgive some lack of modesty and let me share this delightful profile of my work by the Marin Independent Journal‘s Vicki Larson. I hope you enjoy it. And...
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A cauliflower in my kitchen
See that blushing cauliflower peeking in between tomatoes, cucumbers and mint? It and I were hanging in my kitchen in search of just the right flavor, happy in each others’ company, relaxed in the...
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Semolina gnocchi with asparagus, prosciutto and fontina
My godmother, aunt Paola, traces the early showings to my passion for all things food to a day in the mid 70′s when I was barely the age my little boy is now, 9. She was hosting me in her striking...
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Truffles and chocolates
When I asked Ernesto what would he wanted for breakfast Saturday of last week, he answered: “Spaghetti al tartufo, mamma-Spaghetti with truffle, mommie”. And yes, he was serious. The first week in...
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Greens of spring: scafata or vignarola?
Not so long ago, I posted a picture on my FB page of a springy vegetable stew , one that my mother used to make with the pickings of our vegetable garden every Easter. It showcases fava beans,...
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