Aperitivo is a ceremonial gathering around an aperitif. Like a happy hour, its purpose is to ease one into the night and “open or aprire” your appetite. Get your palate ready for the evening meal. There are light bites (Stuzzichini), some bubbles, or other beverages, usually something bitter, which helps stimulate hunger. Aperol spritz may be the…
and Ferrarini secured the goods Ferrarini has been around since the 1950’s, putting Il Prosciutto Cotto di Alta Qualità on the map. This is their version of “cooked ham,” hence the word cotto. They also produce other products that I got to work with, like Mortadella and Prosciutto di Parma DOP. Because I am so very passionate about regional…
This pasta is simple, it’s amazing and it’s feminine- which I love! It’s my take on cacio e pepe but with different cheese, different “peppercorns” (that are actually dried berries), and seasoned pasta water! I would love for you to get in on this one because it’s fabulously delicious. I made this for Mother’s Day…
photo credit: Pomp & Whimsy Gin Gather the Goods 2 oz Lychee puree 1 oz Pomp and Whimsey gin 1 tablespoon elderflower cordial ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste 1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lime 3 oz club soda or sparkling water, cold Edible flowers preferably elderflowers, as garnish 1 slice lime, torched for color, as…
Gather the Goods YIELD: 2 servings 1 quart low chicken broth 1 1/2 cups fresh mini tortellini 2 cups fresh spinach 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded 1/2 cup heavy cream 1-2 tablespoons chili oil Make It Bring the chicken broth to a simmer and add the tortellini. Cook the tortellini until al dente (it will be…
The first thing I didn’t expect to see on the streets in Accra, Ghana were boiling vats of water for pasta. There was pasta around us, mostly spaghetti that locals were selling on the streets. I couldn’t help but feel super curious by all of it, especially when nearly every hotel menu offered pasta in…
Inspired by Marcella Hazan and my tomato shirt from Polychrome goods ( I get commission through any sale you make through these links). I can’t tell you how delicious Corto tomatoes are and what makes them pop even more are the large hunks of onion, garlic, and butter. My mom dries Italian long hots on…
Lasagna can the best summer weekend meal without the need to turn on the oven. Pesto comes in all forms. It’s a formula of herbs or vegetable, nuts, cheese, and olive oil that you plug and play. I’ve omitted herbs here but I create a riff on what a pesto is to me. Inspired by…
And it’s Autumn! I waited to post this later in the month although I was eager to do it sooner, but I had to wait for fall to show itself even (just a little). According to the calendar it’s fall, but it barely feels like it. There were days during the summer that felt more…
It’s quite simple if you think about it, that tea is this gorgeous, perfume like, colorful substance that you add to water and miraculously it has a way to heal, entertain, warm, and form relationships. In my home growing up we always had pouches of tea and nothing more. It was then how I viewed…
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