Artichokes Au Gratin
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 & Sausage Pasta
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...
Ciambelle with Wine
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...
Le Vignole ~ Spring Vegetable Stew
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...
Friday Photos ~ Florence ~ May 3rd, 2019
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...
Agretti Sautéed With Pancetta
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...
Ravioli Gnudi With Quick Tomato Sauce
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...
Friday Photos From Umbria ~ April 27th, 2019
This week we headed up to Bettona to enjoy a dinner hosted by Dario Cecchini, the famous butcher from Panzano at Osteria di Vin Porcello in Bettona.We’ve known Dario...
