We’ve all boiled up a pot of Spaghetti at least once in our culinary lives. But did you know there’s a lot more to it than just Water and Pasta? I learned some invaluable secrets for making perfect Pasta from a real Italian Mama when I was little. Now, I’m going to share them with you!Read More →
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is in the business of recognizing world heritage institutions. We know it mainly for it’s designation of places and landmarks as World Heritage Sites. But it also declares cultural practices as treasures…Read More →
We’ve given a lot of space to the humble (?) Pizza in this blog and have even delved into the origins of the savoury Pie – as we knew them. But, now, I have been made privy to a storehouse of information about Pizza (via Instagram) and it turns out the eternal Pie is far older than most of us would guess…Read More →
There’s a butter shortage in France and it threatens to change not only the way the French cook, but also the very nature of classic French cuisine. The French – and many of us in other countries – will feel the effects in a number of ways, not the least of which is a kick in the pocket book…Read More →
I tried something last night. Something I was sure would fail. But I had no choice, if I wanted Pizza. Sure I could have ordered in, but I wanted MY Pizza, the way I make it. Nothing else would slake my craving. But there was one hitch: I didn’t have a drop of Marinara Sauce in the house…Read More →
I love Lasagna and make it a number of ways, depending on whether I’m in a White Sauce/Spinach mood or an all-Meat and Cheese mood. But this recipe is a classic and features all the classic ingredients. It takes a little time and effort but it’s worth it, and you’ll get at least two meals out of it…Read More →
This all-time fave Italian staple that’s quick and easy to make with guaranteed results – when you use your Slow Cooker! This recipe may not have the fewest ingredients, but it doesn’t have any more steps than the average Slow Cooker Dish we’ve presented here.Read More →
Sticking to our Italian theme for one more recipe, I herewith present my take on Veal Piccata, another classic dish that home cooks often avoid. Sharp readers will note that it has some things in common with our Chicken Parmesan. More about that, and some swap-meet magic, later…Read More →