I love Italy in the spring when market stalls are piled high with varieties of local artichokes, agretti, fava beans, baby peas, and pencil thin asparagus spears. Artichokes are...
Carciofi Gratinati ~ A baked version of artichokes topped with a cheese flavored crumb crust. A delicious side dish for any roasted or grilled meat dish. This artichoke recipe...
Artichoke season is in full swing here in Umbria. I can’t say why exactly, but artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables. They require some effort in preparation and...
These cookies are one of the favorite cookies my Mother-In-Law used to make. I truly love these cookies because they have a good chew, but still are tender, and...
I am a huge fan of most vegetables, but artichokes and fava beans are certainly two of my favorites. Since they are spring vegetables, I am always looking for...
We have been trying to squeeze in a day trip to Florence before we leave Italy and the first time we tried I became ill, then the weather held...
I thoroughly enjoy visiting the outdoor markets here in Umbria in the spring, though I find myself often buying too much of everything, particularly since there are just two...
These little gems are called ricotta spinach gnocchi, or ravioli gnudi as they resemble the filling often used to stuff ravioli. This recipe was adapted from Davina Cucina’s (otherwise...
The essence of Italian cooking today is simplicity. One uses the freshest seasonal ingredients and basic cooking techniques to simply enhance the natural flavor of the food.
