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Monthly Archives: February 2012
A Rustic Italian Pasta Whose Origin is In Dispute
Bucatini all’amatriciana is a classic Italian dish. But there’s some dispute in Italy over its origin. People in the central Italian town of Amatrice say they’re responsible for its creation. Hogwash, say chefs in Rome, who claim it as their … Continue reading
A Lemony Roast Chicken that Brings Back Memories of Tuscany
An early food memory for us: pan-roasting a chicken while staying at a house in the hills of Tuscany. The chicken was infused with fresh rosemary we snipped from rosemary bushes growing prolifically around the property. The memory has influenced … Continue reading
A Grilled Cheese Sandwich Gets a Gourmet Twist with a “Secret Ingredient”
Leave it to Viviane Bauquet Farre to transform a beloved comfort food — the grilled cheese sandwich — into an amazing gourmet dish. This cook extraordinaire has done so by using what she dubs a “secret ingredient”: peeled garlic cloves … Continue reading
Mediterranean Diet May Be Good for Your Brain, Too, Study Suggests
Here’s food for thought. Not only may the Mediterranean diet be good for your heart. But it also may be good for your brain, a study in this month’s issue of the Archives of Neurology suggests. Researchers found that a … Continue reading
At the Top Our To-Do List: Italian-Style Meaballs with Tomato Ragù
A friend, Karen, recently told us via Facebook: “Made the meatballs. As usual, tasted even better the second day ” The Italian-style meatballs Karen was referring to are featured below. They come from a fabulous cookbook issued by the good … Continue reading
A Valentine’s Day Selection for All You Chocolate Lovers
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ve combed through our recipes and located chocolate gems to help you celebrate the day. You can make these desserts, including a luscious vegan chocolate cake, either with or without your Valentine’s help in … Continue reading
Comfort Food w/ a Gourmet Twist: Goat Cheese Mac & Cheese
Erin Wade and Allison Arevalo took one of the ultimate comfort foods, macaroni and cheese, and kicked it up a notch with a gourmet twist. The duo opened a popular Oakland, Calif., restaurant last year, Homeroom, that showcases mac and … Continue reading
