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Tag Archives: Italian

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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White Chocolate and Cherry Truffles

February 10, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 86 Comments

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 […]

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Salmon and Dill Pasta

February 3, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 176 Comments

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 […]

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Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Breadcrumbs

January 19, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 240 Comments

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 […]

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Dark Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut

January 5, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 1,334 Comments

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. […]

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The Gift of Christmas Truffles

December 28, 2012by Ben Gaiarin 182 Comments

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, […]

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Almond-Crusted Salmon and Panzanella Salad

October 30, 2012by Ben Gaiarin 93 Comments

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 […]

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