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Tag Archives: alba

Asparagus Bread Stir-Fry

May 1, 2013by Ben Gaiarin Leave a comment

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 […]

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Blog, Breads and Pizza, Recipes, Spring Dishes, Vegetarian

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Zucchini

April 26, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 190 Comments

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 […]

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Blog, Pasta, Recipes, Seafood, Spring Dishes, Summer Dishes

Buckwheat Banana Bread

March 16, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 1,448 Comments

This recipe is a very simple, healthy banana bread recipe that only requires one bowl. I’d call buckwheat flour to be an “emerging ingredient”. The hearty grain seems to be […]

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Blog, Breads and Pizza, Breakfast, Fall Dishes, Recipes, Spring Dishes, Summer Dishes, Winter Dishes

Homemade Pasta- The Italian Art

March 12, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 206 Comments

Pasta fatti in casa were the words so often used by the local Trattorie beside every dish of pasta on the menu (traditional Italian comfort restaurants) . The words “pasta fatti in casa”  mean […]

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Blog, Fall Dishes, Pasta, Recipes, Spring Dishes, Summer Dishes, Winter Dishes

American Buffalo Chili

March 8, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 8 Comments

Traditionally, Italian buffalos are used for the fantastic mozzarella di bufala cheese they produce. Mozzarella from the buffalo differs from that of a cow mainly in its stronger, “gamier” taste. In terms of using […]

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Sicily’s Salt Farm

February 26, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 203 Comments

The salt farms, or Saline, of the town of Trapani are picturesque. These ponds have been in production since 1488, long before Italia was a country and Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Beautiful pools […]

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Dark & Decadent Chocolate Bundt Cake

February 19, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 3 Comments

Every so often, you will come across a poor soul who claims he does not like chocolate. That’s when you turn to him, make a facial expression as if seeing […]

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