This dish is my take on the well-known Paccheri with mushroom and cream sauce. But, I swapped heavy (and fattening) cream for healthy and flavorful goat’s milk. The tang of goat’s milk was not as overpowering as one would think,…
Aperitivo: La Bicicletta
Picture it: Italy. Small local bar. Late afternoon. Old men playing cards, discussing politics, and arguing over who-knows-what, all while sipping a ruby red Bicicletta. I won’t be going to Italy this summer, so I’ve been enjoying my aperitivo time…
Fettuccine with Pistachio Pesto
I discovered this recipe in La Cucina Italiana, and made slight adaptations based on ingredients I had on hand. Many have been asking me to share or translate the recipe. So, here it is. What’s interesting about the pistachio mixture…
Sipping at the Algonquin
The Algonquin cocktail brings me back to that time in the mid-90s when I had the pleasure of staying at the famous Algonquin hotel in New York City. I was having drinks in the lobby with a view of the…
Coconut Margarita
I’m setting up my home bar menu – this is a menu that I will offer guests when they come to visit me. I’m just preparing for some much needed socializing for after this devastating global pandemic has been sorted….
Spaghetti alla Carbonara for Two Fools
This recipe is for the most non-romantic dish featured in The Love Fool, and is shared as part of the resources for Book Clubs. (More resources at the end of this page.) La Carbonara is one of the many classic dishes…
The Sage Monkey
This is my really simple twist on a basic Gin Rickey. The gin: I wanted to highlight the delicious flavor of Monkey 47 gin; a small batch gin distilled in the botanical fairy tale woods of Germany’s Black Forest. My…
Italian Jacket Baked Potato
This recipe is inspired by my recent visit to Gialle & Co in Milan. Read more about this fantastic little eatery serving baked potatoes, Italian-style. Of course, there are many ways you can top your potatoes. I encourage you to…
After Theatre Vermouth Chicken
My Instagram post encouraged my friendly and hungry followers to request this recipe. I really didn’t think anyone would be interested because it really isn’t anything complicated. I had some chicken, and decided to whip up a quick dinner, using…
FARMILY: a small batch botanical spirit
As mentioned in my MILAN: Navigli Nights blog posts. A non-gin, non-vodka, non-tequila, and non-rum small-batch liqueur for Italy’s modern cocktail scene. [Milan, November 2017] – FARMILY is a botanical spirit created by Flavio Angiolillo, Marco Russo, and team; renowned…
RECIPE: Strawberry & Honey Overnight Oats
I kept seeing overnight oats everywhere; hearing about them a lot; then, finally had a taste. They are truly a deliciously satisfying treat, with such a wonderful texture. At first glance, I thought making these would be a chore, but…
