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When we got to Positano last Thursday, there were posters everywhere about the Festa del Pesce which would take place that Saturday evening on Fornillo Beach. We didn’t come to Positano specifically for this and didn’t know about it at all. From what I had heard, some did come to Positano that weekend just for ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Food
Yellow Peppers Jam Recipe (Marmellata di Peperoni Gialli)
September 25, 2011
A couple years ago, we would buy small bottles of yellow pepper jam from the supermarket to have it together with pecorino cheese as an appetizer. It was beautiful combination and never in the world would I ever thought about putting the two together. We were so addicted to it and only stopped because we ... Read More »
Savoring Rome – A Culinary Stroll with Context Travel
September 21, 2011
I was excited when I was invited as a guest by Context Travel to join their Savoring Rome – A Culinary Stroll tour. Even though I have lived here in Rome for more than 5 years, there is always something to learn about Italian food. As many of you know, even as a guest of ... Read More »
Sunday Lunch in Rome
September 19, 2011
This past Sunday, we had family visiting from Naples and decided to have lunch outdoors. It was a beautiful day in Rome and wanted to make the most of it as autumn is now around the corner. The main criteria was a place that had a garden where the children could run around.One option was ... Read More »
Homemade Pasta: Caramelle di Pasta All’Uovo
September 17, 2011
I have been making homemade pasta the past month and when I first came across caramelle di pasta all’uova in a restaurant near Senigallia, I loved the shape. It’s a filled pasta and less known compared to its cousins ravioli and tortellini. Caramelle means candy and even without seeing this pasta, you can easily imagine ... Read More »
Homemade Ricotta Is So Easy To Make
September 7, 2011
I know I shouldn’t need to make homemade ricotta as I live in Italy but outside of Italy, it can sometimes be a challenge to find ricotta. While browsing several websites, I came across a recipe for ricotta and after reading it, I was surprised to see how easy it is to make homemade ricotta. ... Read More »
Senigallia-Places to Eat: Aniko
September 3, 2011
When I visit Senigallia, I always try to grab a bite at Aniko. It is a not quite a restaurant but rather an open-air place that is owned by Moreno Cedroni, a Michelin two-star chef. Not only do I enjoy the outdoor setting but this place offers very unique cuisine. It’s specialty is smoked fish ... Read More »
Pasta Recipe: Frittata di Spaghetti al Pomodoro
September 1, 2011
I didn’t even know that you could make a frittata with leftover pasta! However, this past weekend when we were on the beach in Senigallia, my sister-in-law brought her lunch, frittata di spaghetti al pomodoro, and my husband was transported back in time to when they were teenagers. Their mother would make this as lunch ... Read More »
Easy Chocolate Gelato Recipe
August 30, 2011
Here’s an easy gelato recipe that I used to make gelato for the first time! It was so hot in Rome last week (almost 40C) that I could only think of gelato. However, going out to get one was out of the question. So, I thought, why not make it at home. After doing some ... Read More »
BR Briefs: Most Restaurants in Rome Closed in August
August 26, 2011
As I have mentioned in an earlier post, most shops and restaurants in Rome are closed in August. Knowing this I made a rookie mistake and made a rush to a L’Asino d’Oro after reading rave reviews on it in this guest post on Parla Food. Since it is August, it’s same to assume that ... Read More »