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Food, Italy, Naples, Recipe, The Taste of Datura · September 5, 2024

Gattò di Patate

Derived from the French word gateau, this savory dish of Naples is typically served as a side to any meal.

Food, Naples, Recipe, The Taste of Datura · April 3, 2024

Parigina Napoletana

The History This snack dates back to early-1800s, when Naples and Campania region were home to the Borbone royals of the Reign of the Two Sicilies. King Ferdinando IV and Queen Maria Carolina d’Asburgo-Lorena were beloved by the people. The…

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Food, Italy, Naples, Travel · March 23, 2024

An Unexpected Ravioli Dish

A blend of flavors found at a hidden treasure located off the main corso in Benevento.

Food, Italy, Naples, Recipe, The Taste of Datura · February 17, 2024

Frittata di Spaghetti

One slice of this satisfying spaghetti frittata reminds me of my childhood. My mother, who learned this from her mother (my grandmother), would make it on occasion. Frittata di Spaghetti (or Frittata di Maccheroni) is a specialty from Naples and…

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North Carolina, Tennessee, Travel, USA, Virginia · September 23, 2022

A Blue Ridge Mountains Road Trip

I’ve just returned from a four-day road trip through the Blue Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina, including the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. My first impression: awed. The landscapes were incredible. The Appalachian delicacies a delight. The music, a dreamy wonder.

Food, Italy, Recipe, Rome, Travel · February 21, 2021

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe

My exploration of Rome’s typical pasta dishes starts with the seemingly simple, yet incredibly delicious Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe. This traditional dish uses three simple ingredients Tonnarelli pasta (also known as spaghetti alla chitarra), grated cacio, and freshly ground black…

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A Mistake Incomplete, Food, Recipe · January 2, 2021

Risotto Beatrice Quasi-Sbagliato

Inspired by a scene in my novel A MISTAKE INCOMPLETE, this was the risotto a hopeless, distraught, and disappointed Beatrice cooked to distract herself from her thoughts. The recipe follows the technique for a classic saffron risotto – otherwise known…

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Food, Recipe · March 11, 2020

Skillet Gnocchi

This is a basic recipe you can use with any vegetable, really. I make this for a quick lunch or dinner. TIPS: Look for potato gnocchi in the refrigerator section of your grocery store. In fact, some packets actually say…

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Food, Italy, Rome, Travel · January 11, 2020

Lessons in Roman Cooking

[From 2011 Rome Archives] – I was invited to take a cooking lesson at Trust.Ever.Tastes – located in the building in which i was living at the time. The small company is dedicated to teaching real Italian home cooking. The name Trust.Ever.Tastes…

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Food, Italy, Naples, Travel · December 17, 2019

Holiday Struffoli

Need an Italian dessert idea for Christmas dinner? Try the traditional struffoli – small balls of fried dough smothered in honey and dotted with colorful sprinkles. Fun Fact: The name struffoli is derived from the Greek word strongulos – meaning…

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Food, Las Vegas, Travel, USA · November 26, 2019

A José Andrés Culinary Experience

Inspired by my history in public television, when I first learned about and became awed by Spanish Chef José Andrés and his series Made In Spain. When I scheduled my trip to Las Vegas, I sought out to have this…

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Food, Italy, Rome, Travel · October 30, 2019

In Search of Death’s Cookie

November in Italy is known as il Mese dei Morti (The Month of the Dead) – not just to honor the dead, but to officially mark the true start of the autumn season. The gloomy month begins with a celebration…

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