We finally managed to get away as a family and are enjoying a few days of bliss with my sister and her crew to bid farewell to what has been a great summer. Continue reading “Happy Summer”
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Let Jack Frost Enrich Your Summer Dishes
It’s in the middle of the summer, but that doesn’t meant that we should ignore the freezer as some fruits and vegetables practically thrive on ice without losing their flavor and nutrients. I’ve made it at practice to have at least a few frozen items in the freezer to add a handful of color, texture and nutrients to my dishes. See which ones fair best in the cold. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Let Jack Frost Enrich Your Summer Dishes”
Crêpe, Omeletten, Omelet, Pancakes: It’s Confusing…
Sometimes things get lost in translations. Take what we call Omelett, for example. It is different from your pancake or “omelet” and goes by the French name of “crêpe” which if pronounced incorrectly, doesn’t sounds like anything you would want on a plate. Whatever you call it though, these light, soft and delicious flimsy delivery devices provide the starting point for one of my kids favorite dinners. This love for crepes dates back generations, as I fondly remember my Omi making paper-thin and aptly-named “OMEletten” for me. Family history puts me at a record 14! Not sure if that says more about my insatiable appetite, or my Omi’s love for cooking and feeding us all delicious food! Come and make some crepes with us! Continue reading “Crêpe, Omeletten, Omelet, Pancakes: It’s Confusing…”
Garlic Butter
When I was in college, my sister met a Australian boy traveling through Europe on her train ride to Milan. In a sign of compassion, she invited him to spend a few nights on our couch. After all, he didn’t have a place to stay. Long story short, he ended up making us dinner – he was an aspiring chef and, apart from teaching him a thing or two on how to cook pasta properly, he left me with the gift of garlic butter. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Garlic Butter”
It’s Time for an Aperol Spritz
You know you’re in Italy when you walk into a bar or restaurant and everyone is sipping from an orange glass. In case you haven’t had Aperol Spritz before, trust me, it is almost a ritual in Italy and probably the most widespread and common aperitif in Italy. So if you feel a little Italian this summer, grab a bottle of Aperol and have yourself an Aperol spritz. Continue reading “It’s Time for an Aperol Spritz”
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