Roasted Branzino with Rosemary Potatoes
I don’t usually panic when cooking. I always try and tell myself, “Ben, if you botch this dish, then you can always rummage through the fridge for something else, and […]
Category Archives: Blog
Follow along with me as I experience great adventures of gusto, laughs, and life in the hills of northern Italy, and wherever else life may take a curious 15-year-old.
Green Pea Soup
This is a Grandmother’s recipe, so you know it’s good. And the best part is, it’s so simple that even a monkey with one hand could make it. Yes sir, […]
Dark Mocha Avocado Brownies
Puzzled by the title? “Dark Mocha Avocado Brownies”? Seriously, what kind of dessert is this? The avocado may be something that would sound intriguing, but then again…. avocado in a dessert? […]
Asparagus Bread Stir-Fry
It is the season of the asparagi, or, in “normal” language, asparagus. The season will be done in the blink of an eye, and pretty soon we’ll begin to discuss things like […]
Spaghetti with Shrimp and Zucchini
Saffron is one of the most sought after spices in the world. The delicate threads from the purple saffron flower are treated like gold. This isn’t only due to the […]
Blueberry Coffee Cake with Granola Streusel
A perfect slice of moist, fluffy, and hearty blueberry coffee cake to go with a cup of freshly brewed joe on a sunny sunday morning. What sounds better? I actually […]
Easy Mushroom-Onion Sauté
It’s odd to think of mushrooms as being in a specific food group. They’re classified as vegetables in cooking mostly due to their high nutritional value and low calorie level, […]