Sicily’s Salt Farm
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 […]
Tag Archives: Italian
White Chocolate and Cherry Truffles
These white pockets of heavenly glory are filled with my Nonna’s homemade Italian cherry marmalade, which is a jam full of love. Those who cook with true passion always seem to bring […]
Salmon and Dill Pasta
I now present to you.. the greatest use of leftover salmon from the night before! Wow, how intense. This pasta is my version of a classic Italian dish, commonly used […]
Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Breadcrumbs
Growing up eating pasta, in and out of Italia, my family and I have become specialists on the secrets to the classic dish. Many people seem to focus mainly on […]
Dark Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut
Being influenced by the region of Piemonte, where we have our house, I decided to try a classic combo of chocolate and hazelnut, which happens to be my Dad’s favorite. […]
The Gift of Christmas Truffles
Since last Friday, I have been laboring over my gift to my family, consisting of my parents, brother, grandparents, and aunts. Every year, we all give each other one small, […]
Almond-Crusted Salmon and Panzanella Salad
I know it’s now fall, but scents of the summer are still in the air. Tomatoes are not so bad, so I thought I’d share these two delicious dishes that […]