Wine has always played an important role in Italian economy, gastronomy and in every day life. In fact, with and around wine Italians cook, eat, discuss, evaluate and celebrate. One upcoming opportunity for wine to be truly the focus of attention and celebration will be in Verona, the ancient home town of Romeo and Juliet, … Continue reading NORTHERN ITALIAN VERONA – CITY OF WINE AND ROMANCE
THE NORTHERN ITALIAN WEEKENDER
ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TREATS – TORRONE AND MANDORLATO
Once every year during the months of November and December, Northern Italians prepare to celebrate Christmas. Famous winter holiday sweets, cherished and gifted throughout the northern regions besides Panettone, Pandoro and Croccante include: TORRONE and MANDORLATO. Torrone and Mandorlato, prepared with more or less hardened beaten egg whites, honey, sugar and either toasted almonds, … Continue reading ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TREATS – TORRONE AND MANDORLATO
MISS AMERICAN BANANA PUDDING?
While searching for THE authentic original Southern banana pudding recipe one can find that there are thousands out there... Ask about banana pudding Britney P. in Pascagoula, Mississippi; she serves the mushy creamy yellow dessert at the small Annex Restaurant. Asking how to prepare it, will get you a smile and a..."Oh, it is awfully … Continue reading MISS AMERICAN BANANA PUDDING?
DAGLI STATI UNITI CON AMORE – LA MARINATA ROSSA E LE COTOLETTE DI CAROLYN
Recentemente, per rifarmi della cotoletta impanata Doener non proprio buona, con la mia amica Carolyn ho festeggiato la mia visita a Jefferson, Maryland, con una grigliata di origine multietnica tipicamente Americana. Semplice, semplice la grigliata! Cotolette di carne di maiale preparate in una marinata di te' di karkade' Celestial Seasoning, cipolle spellate ed affettate, peperoni … Continue reading DAGLI STATI UNITI CON AMORE – LA MARINATA ROSSA E LE COTOLETTE DI CAROLYN
AMERICAN HONEY, PEANUTS AND MORE …
The North American SOUTH is a place where teas are sweet and people smile and call you "honey" with a slow drawl. It is where summers start in April, where macaroni-cheese and grits are served as a "vegetable." It is where front porches have swing benches and people speak softly and long...where peach cobbler, pecan … Continue reading AMERICAN HONEY, PEANUTS AND MORE …
DAGLI STATI UNITI CON AMORE E AMICIZIA
Visto che negli Stati Uniti ho tanti amici qui e la' oltre l'oceano non mi sento di scrivere un blog soltanto in lingua inglese. Dunque ecco qui il mio blog italiano per quelle "sorelle" e quegli amici italo americani che qualche volta amano parlare italian. Cari saluti da Elisabetta Con un libro da restituire alla … Continue reading DAGLI STATI UNITI CON AMORE E AMICIZIA
CULINARY ROOTS & RECIPES™ 