Could it be true that this is the last day of August and the end of summer is around the corner? Well, Labor Day may be upon us, but that doesn’t mean that summer is really over. Here in southern California, it’s hotter than it’s been in months and thankfully we’ll be seeing tomatoes, corn [...]
Archive for August, 2009
Spicy Corn Gratin
Posted in California, cooking, food, recipe on August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Gratitude Friday
Posted in Calitri, friends on August 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Where did the week go? Time for reflecting on the good in our lives.
I am grateful for my friend, L. who I met through her blog Cucina Cara Mia. How wonderful to find someone from a similar background (Italian-American from NY) who loves to cook and is passionate about all things Italian and lives close [...]
August’s Bounty
Posted in California, food on August 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This obviously was a photo taken at the farmers’ market, but I too am in the throes of an incredible tomato harvest. I’ve given up being greedy with them and am now happily passing them out. I wish I had more time to do something wonderful with my fabulous crop, but until then, we’re enjoying [...]
More Puglia-Burrata!
Posted in Italy, food on August 26, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Some years back I decided to give up cheese for Lent. Big mistake. I was a tortured person. Day after day I would open the fridge and moan about the fact that I couldn’t eat any cheese. Friends would say “let’s go for pizza” and I would sigh and respond “I can’t, I’m not eating [...]
The Bread of Altamura-Puglia
Posted in Italy, food on August 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’ve started taping a show on RAI (Italian tv) that is called Cercasapori. It’s about food and farming in various parts of the country and the episode that I watched today was filmed in Puglia. There are usually a few segments to the show and today one of them featured a trip to a [...]
Let’s Go Rome!
Posted in Italy, travel on August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have a clear memory of the day that I took this picture. It was early October in Rome. We had just returned to this hotel where we had been the previous week. Our inn was a charming spot on a quiet small street off of Via del Corso. We had spent three nights [...]
Giving Thanks-It’s Gratitude Friday!
Posted in family, friends on August 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Another week has passed, and in thinking about this past week there are some people I’d like to thank and express my gratitude for.
First off, a big thank you to Palma from Palmabella’s Passions for graciously sharing with me the incredible DVD of her recent, wondrous tour of Umbria. After battling traffic to get [...]
Berries, Mascarpone And One Easy Crust
Posted in cooking, food, recipe on August 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I have to make this dessert at least once every summer and now I’m disappointed that I waited until August before I took the plunge. It couldn’t be easier and it’s always a hit. You can use whatever berries look best at the market or just use your favorites. The filling is simply mascarpone whipped [...]
The Summer Side Dish
Posted in Italy, cooking, food, recipe on August 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Last year was our first experience with Umbria and we immediately fell in love with this part of Italy. The countryside is gorgeous, the towns are charming and it seems less crowded and touristy than Tuscany. I suppose I should mention that we were spoiled by an incredible stay at Genius Loci. If you [...]
Back To Baking
Posted in cookbooks, cooking on August 18, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Cooking is my passion. I’m never happier than when I’m in the kitchen following my heart and whipping up a meal. I love to read all the cooking magazines and have hundreds of cookbooks, but I use them my for inspiration and entertainment, than actual step by step directions for a dish.
Now baking, that’s another [...]
