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PROUD ITALIAN COOK posted a news story on their blog

Winter Vegetable Torte

I love my springform pans I use them for so many things, I think I have every size they make. They're great for layering vege... Similar stories ...

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Annuncio: raccolta di fondi con lotteria

Announcing a special fund drive with raffle [cliccare il link per andare alla versione in italiano]  Siri a... Similar stories ...

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Radiatori with Small Meatballs (Radiatori con Polpettini) - Scordo Pasta Challenge #114

(photo: radiatori with tomato sauce or ragu and tiny meatballs or polpettini)Radiatori are medium sized (short) pasta shapes ... Similar stories ...

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nasse per granchi

crab pots  crab pots for fishing Dungeness crab  Dungeness crab season is very important on the West ... Similar stories ...

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Cream Puffs In Venice posted a news story on their blog

Magazine Mondays: Citrus!

Welcome to the first edition of Magazine Mondays for 2012! I have slowly been easing my way back into my work schedule as I&... Similar stories ...

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riepilogo del weekend di erbe aromatiche numero 317

Weekend Herb Blogging #317: the roundup  [cliccare il link per andare direttamente al raccolto della edizione ita... Similar stories ...

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Pan Simmered Whole Dried Cod With Tomatoes and Potatoes (Pesce Stocco or Stoccafisso)

There are certain foods that stimulate the brain like a night in downtown Tokyo (with it's neon glitter and masses of humanit... Similar stories ...

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Pineapple, Spinach & Ginger Green De~Tox Smoothie!

.Am I having fun yet? I'm referring to all of these smoothie concoctions that I've been experimenting with. Well, yes and n... Similar stories ...

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OVER A TUSCAN STOVE posted a news story on their blog

Passion for Pizza- BONCI

i couldn't help myself--- when I saw there was another session with Gabrielle Bonci in Rome for pizza workshop- I had to go ... Similar stories ...

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torta salata con ricotta e verdure novelle

savory tart with ricotta and baby leafy greens [cliccare il link per andare alla versione in italiano]  Las... Similar stories ...

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Parmesan, Garlic & Basil Tilapia!

I've been increasing the amount of fish in our nutrition lately and found this delightful recipe (among many) on the web (all... Similar stories ...

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pasta sfoglia "alternativa"

"alternative" puff pasty [cliccare il link per andare alla versione in italiano]  I agonized a bit over the... Similar stories ...

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PROUD ITALIAN COOK posted a news story on their blog

Playing with Portobello's

Large portobellos are so meaty and satisfying, it's the perfect vehicle for pasta topped stuffing. Tiny star pasta called ste... Similar stories ...

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ful medames

Egyptian fava bean dish  For the current edition of Cook the Books, we are reading Outlaw Cook by John Thorne, wi... Similar stories ...

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OVER A TUSCAN STOVE posted a news story on their blog

Diva's Dirty Little Secret- Gnocchi in 10 minutes

I am not a kitchen Nazi. I also use short-cuts when I can or teach people how to make life easier and simpler. One of my favo... Similar stories ...

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Scordo posted a news story on their blog

Oven Roasted Potatoes With Breadcrumbs and Herbs

(photo: simple roasted potatoes that have been thinly sliced, pre-cooked, and topped with a standard, homemade, Italian bread... Similar stories ...

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briciole posted a news story on their blog

miele hawaiano

Hawaiian honey  Unmanned honey stand in Kalapana (Big Island)  A visit to Kalapana and a walk over la... Similar stories ...

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Tiramisu posted a news story on their blog

Harvest (cup)Cake-Tasty and Super Healthy

Why am I proposing this cake in the middle of winter you might ask? Well, as much as I try to only eat what is in season, zu... Similar stories ...

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Scordo posted a news story on their blog

Cannelloni with Beef (Cannelloni di Manzo)

(photo: cannelloni with tomato sauce, filled with ground beef) Stuffed pasta, of any variety, is adored in Italy and it is... Similar stories ...

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Lucy's Kitchen Notebook posted a news story on their blog

The Gift: Galette Bressane

I received a call from someone who was working on a travel itinerary for her employer that included a stop in Lyon. He was a ... Similar stories ...

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Scordo posted a news story on their blog

Monkfish Braciole

(photo: courtesy of JS, completed monkfish braciole)One of our favorite TV food personalities is Jacques Pépin. We enjoy an... Similar stories ...

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AGLIO, OLIO & PEPERONCINO posted a news story on their blog

Best museum restaurants in Rome

The combination of Art and Food in a city like Rome is a no-brainer. The illuminated trend of coupling delectable cuisine wit... Similar stories ...

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How to Deseed a Pomegranate and a Salad of Apples, Pomegranate, Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts

Pomegranates have become so popular - they're delicious and healthy. But they can be a pain to deseed, squirting juice every... Similar stories ...

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briciole posted a news story on their blog

Annuncio: weekend di erbe aromatiche numero 317

Announcement: Weekend Herb Blogging #317 [cliccare il link per andare alla versione in italiano]  This week... Similar stories ...

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abiu, annona atemoya, carambola e rambutan

abiu, atemoya, starfruit and rambutan: four types of fruit (frutta) I have recently had the pleasure of eating while vacation... Similar stories ...

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la bella vita posted a news story on their blog

Avocado with Cilantro Jalepeno Turkey Sammie & Green Smoothie!

Losing weight is hell (at least for most people). That food we put in our mouthes had better be yummy and filling or it's al... Similar stories ...

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Lucy's Kitchen Notebook posted a news story on their blog

Confit de Manchons de Canard

The reason why I got the two pots of freshly rendered duck fat the other day when I went to see the butter man was because I ... Similar stories ...

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Lucy's Kitchen Notebook posted a news story on their blog

La Religieuse

I made these!We began first with equipping the kitchen and talking a lot. This week we started the actual preparation of past... Similar stories ...

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The Color of Butter

“Get the cheap kind. We’re going to go through tons.” I nodded when she said it, and calculated briefly. Even if I am going... Similar stories ...

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Scordo posted a news story on their blog

Baked Salmon with Parsley, Onion, and Lemon (Salmone Con Prezzemolo, Cipolla e Limone)

(photo: baked salmon with parsley, lemon juice, onion, and garlic).This is a very simple recipe and takes advantage of a wond... Similar stories ...

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Scordo posted a news story on their blog

Chicken Cacciatore (Pollo alla Cacciatora)

(photo: chicken cacciatore / chicken hunter's stew or pollo alla cacciatora with herbs, onions, and white wine)There are hund... Similar stories ...

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Scordo posted a news story on their blog

Salad Pizza - Arugula and Margherita

(photo: homemade pizza with arugula salad ) Growing up in the suburbs just outside of New York City our neighborhood had i... Similar stories ...

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OVER A TUSCAN STOVE posted a news story on their blog

A for Eggplant? Aubergine!

Recently on an expat forum, someone threw out that it would be fun to get ideas on something different to cook, asking friend... Similar stories ...

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Scordo posted a news story on their blog

Sweet Potatoes Italian Style

(photo: organic sweet potatoes roasted with wild fennel seeds from Sicilia) The sweet potato is a tropical plant and was b... Similar stories ...

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briciole posted a news story on their blog

buccia e polpa

skin and pulp Do you know the three types of fruit in this photo? rambutan atemoya and avocado.&#xD... Similar stories ...

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Scordo posted a news story on their blog

What We're Reading - New Cookbooks, Tuna Massacre, Artist Cook, the Manhattan, Pasta Science

(photo: courtesy of the documentary: "La Mattanza - The Tuna Hunt in Sicily" * See below for a description of the yearly eve... Similar stories ...

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fare colazione

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PROUD ITALIAN COOK posted a news story on their blog

Faux Spaghetti

If you're going easy on the carbs right now but have a craving for spaghetti, I have the perfect solution for you! Al' dente ... Similar stories ...

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OVER A TUSCAN STOVE posted a news story on their blog

Simply Divina- Fish

I am spending the winter finishing my Food and Wine in Chianti APP for Sutro Media, getting it ready for those coming to Tusc... Similar stories ...

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Tiramisu posted a news story on their blog

DHSPC #5-Creamy Cauliflower Soup

The result In case you didn't know, I am a total Donna Hay's fan, willing to spend $10 a month to get my hands on her ma... Similar stories ...

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zucca "delicata" con sardine

delicata squash with sardines [cliccare il link per andare alla versione in italiano] Rule 7: Don’t overlook the oily l... Similar stories ...

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la bella vita posted a news story on their blog

De~Tox Smoothies for Health!

I love clean living, whether it's inside my home, office, car, yard, and even my handbag. So if I am going to keep everythin... Similar stories ...

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Tiramisu posted a news story on their blog

Using up Pantry Items #2-Chicken Broth

Few simple ingredients This is not rocket science, nor Iron Chef's material, but if you never had home-made chicken broth y... Similar stories ...

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Scordo posted a news story on their blog

Lentil Soup with Italian Chicken Sausage

(photo: thanks to thegivenschronicles.com for the photo)We're big fans of soup and we've covered many varieties such as chick... Similar stories ...

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Cream Puffs In Venice posted a news story on their blog

What I Did on My Christmas Vacation …

I am back from an unbelievably beautiful holiday in Italy where my mom, my brother and I spent Christmas and New Year’s... Similar stories ...

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OVER A TUSCAN STOVE posted a news story on their blog

Buona Befana

In Italy, the holidays end with the Epiphany, represented by a "witch" called la Befana. My husband remembers when he was ... Similar stories ...

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AGLIO, OLIO & PEPERONCINO posted a news story on their blog

Detox after the holiday binge

Taken as a whole, the Italian holiday menu can defeat an elephant. The stuffing ritual begins as early as Dec. 8th, on t... Similar stories ...

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Wild Fennel Seed (Semi di Finocchietto Selvatico)

(photo: Wild Fennel Seed (Semi di Finocchietto Selvatico) from Sicilia; you can use the seed as is or crush it via a mortar a... Similar stories ...

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Lentils with Roasted Delicata Squash-aka Using up Pantry Ingredients #1

In the previous post I mentioned how I tend not to make new year's resolutions. Well scratch that, I just made one! While d... Similar stories ...

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la bella vita posted a news story on their blog

Sangria Lightened Up!

There's nothing quite like fresh citrus in the middle of winter! And in the citrus state of Florida where Mr. M. and P. (mea... Similar stories ...

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albero di avocado

avocado tree a promise of avocados to come to the table the Avocado Tree House is adjacent to a beautiful, large ... Similar stories ...

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PROUD ITALIAN COOK posted a news story on their blog

Time to Lighten Up!

Gone are all the cookies, cakes and heavy foods, it's time to snap out of it! Now I'm craving all things green, lighter fare,... Similar stories ...

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un anno di formaggio fatto in casa

a year of homemade cheese A summary of the year that just ended through the lens of some of my cheese adventures. ... Similar stories ...

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OVER A TUSCAN STOVE posted a recipe on their blog

My Alfredo Recipe

I have lived in Italy since October 1984. I am not from an Italian family and have no recipes passed down from anyone, wha... Similar stories ...

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The Italian Dish posted a news story on their blog

Homemade Apple Chips

Well, the holidays are over and what a whirlwind it was. And so much fun. My brothers and their families came to visit and I... Similar stories ...

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la bella vita posted a news story on their blog

Happy 2012!

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Tiramisu posted a news story on their blog

Happy New Year and Few Wishes

One of the advantages of being an early riser is to be able to witness the most magnificent sunrises, the one photographed be... Similar stories ...

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Bleeding Espresso posted a news story on their blog

One-Word Theme for 2012: Up

Up by gothick_matt on Flickr via CC license So here we are in 2012. As you may or may not know, I lost one of my beloved goat... Similar stories ...

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OVER A TUSCAN STOVE posted a news story on their blog

2011--- good riddance

thanks to lard artist Riccardo Ricci, Macelleria Cecchini for the image. I am so glad to see 2011 end. For 2012 my new ye... Similar stories ...

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Lucy's Kitchen Notebook posted a news story on their blog

Langouste Tails and Sauce Mireille

I certainly wouldn't steam or boil langouste tails at these prices. The best way to bring out their best is to split them, s... Similar stories ...

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Pane in Cassetta (Grilled or Toasted Panino) with Prosciutto di Parma, Cheese, and Pane Pugliese

(photo: Pane in Cassetta with Prosciutto di Parma, Cheese, and Pane Pugliese; notice the charred bread and melted cheese)One... Similar stories ...

Cheese

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Lucy's Kitchen Notebook posted a news story on their blog

Plum Lyon

Slowly getting things organized.Eva Plum would have been her name. It is a name I would have given to a girl, if I ever had ... Similar stories ...

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PROUD ITALIAN COOK posted a news story on their blog

Nibbles for New Years

Here's a few of my favorite things to munch on while bringing in the new year!Bite size mini meatballs and a salad pizza.Cold... Similar stories ...

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Three Years of Deliciousness mark the end of 2011!

Wow, it's been three years for 'la bella vita' as of this past October, and here we are once again at the end of another year... Similar stories ...

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Italian Olives: Taggiasca and Castelvetrano

(photo: The lovely Taggiasca olive from Liguria in northwestern Italy) We often talk about the importance of the Italian... Similar stories ...

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Italian Christmas Food Photos

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday and spent quality time with their friends and family! We cooked a traditi... Similar stories ...

Food

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regalo di Natale e crostata delle Feste

Christmas gift and a Holiday tart Che cosa ti ha portato Babbo Natale? (what did Santa bring you?) is the question ofte... Similar stories ...

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This is Winter in Amalfi

Like any good story, a place has multiple sides, fascinating characters that draw you in, unexpected twists, and moments that... Similar stories ...

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la bella vita posted a recipe on their blog

Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix ~ ~ Secret Recipe Club!

What would Christmas and winter be without a hot, frothy mug of hot chocolate to warm us up inside! I just cannot imagine it... Similar stories ...

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OVER A TUSCAN STOVE posted a news story on their blog

The Gift of Time- Xmas 2011

It has been a tough year and I really didn't feel much in the xmas spirit. My husband and I did put up our xmas lights, the w... Similar stories ...

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OVER A TUSCAN STOVE posted a news story on their blog

Happy Holidays

It really takes very little to be happy, sometimes just a bowl of hot broth and some pasta. Usually I make the Bollito Mis... Similar stories ...

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croccanti

a family recipe for a special sweet treat In the days leading up to the Holidays, my aunt Lucia would bake special cook... Similar stories ...

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Scordo posted a news story on their blog

Food Guide to an Italian Christmas

(photo: the king of stuffed pasta: lasagna)At this point in the holiday frenzy, you're either preparing to host a holiday par... Similar stories ...

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Tiramisu posted a news story on their blog

Red Onion Jam

I can't believe I haven't posted in almost three weeks, where did the time go? The last two weeks have been intense, on man... Similar stories ...

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OVER A TUSCAN STOVE posted a news story on their blog

Divina Cucina on the Road- Benevento

This year I was invited to attend a wine festival south of Naples. I adore the wines of this region, mostly whites and knew l... Similar stories ...

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PROUD ITALIAN COOK posted a news story on their blog

Cookie Traditions Old and New

Each holiday season I like to add a few new cookies to my tried and true regulars, this year I wanted to try out these cookie... Similar stories ...

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Ciao Amalfi! posted a news story on their blog

The First Snow on the Amalfi Coast

Yesterday morning we woke up to find a dusting of snow on the tops of the Lattari Mountains high above the Amalfi Coast. It w... Similar stories ...

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The Italian Dish posted a news story on their blog

Sparkling Cranberries

I've made these beautiful delicious cranberries for the holidays for a couple of years now, ever since I saw them over on Hei... Similar stories ...

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pistacchi ricoperti di cioccolato

chocolate-covered pistachios I cannot honestly say that the package arrived unexpectedly, but its content was unknown u... Similar stories ...

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Cream Puffs In Venice posted a news story on their blog

My Wish For You

Very soon, I will be boarding a plane for a flight to Rome. I will be spending my very first Christmas outside Canada. I will... Similar stories ...

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