Tag Archives: Italian

From Italy to Iran with love: Pepper and Pancetta Tortiglioni

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Francesca

I have been fortunate enough to be asked by lovely Azita to write a guest post that she has published on her wonderful blog, Fig and Quince. If you don’t know Azita yet, do yourself a favor: go check her blog … Continue reading →

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Wine Review: I Borboni, Asprinio di Aversa “Vite Maritata” DOC 2011

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Stefano

Today’s wine is a very particular, small production Italian white wine from a little known appellation in the Campania region, namely I Borboni, Asprinio di Aversa “Vite Maritata” DOC 2011 ($21). The Bottom Line Overall, the I Borboni Asprinio was … Continue reading →

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An unusual mini-bundt: asparagus and pea flan

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Francesca

Let me apologize first! I know this is my second asparagus post in a row. The truthful, not very glamorous reason is that I’m about to leave for Italy and I needed to empty my refrigerator. 😉 The first rule … Continue reading →

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Wine Review: Coppo, Moscato d’Asti “Moncalvina” DOCG 2011… and the Moscato Craze

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Stefano

Disclaimer: this review is of a sample that I received from the producer’s US importer. My review has been conducted in compliance with my Samples Policy and the ISA wine tasting protocol and the opinions I am going to share on the wine are … Continue reading →

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A second chance: asparagus and pancetta baked pasta

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Francesca

8 Servings High school is over in our neck of the woods and last week we went to a graduation party of the son of one of our neighbors. High school graduation ceremonies, proms and parties are totally new to us. In … Continue reading →

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#chianticool: “Not Your Grandma’s Chianti” – A Chianti Tasting in NYC

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Stefano

A few weeks ago I attended a seminar and wine tasting event organized by the Consorzio Vino Chianti (a producers’ consortium that has been promoting and controlling the quality of Chianti wine since 1927) in the posh context of the Beer Garden … Continue reading →

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Full Report About Gambero Rosso’s Tre Bicchieri NYC 2014

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Stefano

Finally, I managed to find the time to organize my notes and write my full report about the Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri 2014 Italian wine fair that took place in New York City back in February. Just for background, the Tre Bicchieri event … Continue reading →

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Wine Review: Masciarelli, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo S. Martino Rosso “Marina Cvetic” DOC 2007

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Stefano

In a previous post we reviewed an excellent white wine made by Masciarelli (a quality producer based in the central Italy region of Abruzzo) the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo “Marina Cvetic”. Today we are going to review another great wine made by Masciarelli, this time a red, namely Masciarelli, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo … Continue reading →

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Party season warm-up: pancetta and potato croquettes

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Francesca

About 18 croquettes Are you getting ready for party season? Easter is around the corner and I’m sure some of you will host the legendary Easter lunch. Personally I’m starting working on the menu for Her Majesty’s First Communion party.  … Continue reading →

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Because spring is a state of mind: lemon tagliatelle

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Francesca

2 Servings That’s it! I can’t take it anymore and I’m officially putting the word “end” to this long, freezing winter. I hate winters. I know… I should not say the “H” word but here I’m saying it loud and clear! Five … Continue reading →

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