Tag Archives: Italy

Some Pretty Fancy Food

A few weeks ago I got the opportunity to attend the NASFT Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C.  A mecca trade-show for all artisan and ‘fancy food’ products.  What it really comes down to is a huge networking event for … Continue reading

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Curtain Opens on Eataly

For about a year now, I have been stalking the opening of Mario Batali and company’s Eataly.  A mecca for a little Italian girl living in Chelsea.  After writing a very thoughtful cover letter and sending my resume I received a call … Continue reading

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Spuntino con Mostarda di Cremona

Thanks to the very precise and credible regional cooking of Mario Batali I was able to find this recipe for a Spicy Mustard Fruit.  I made this a several years ago and wanted to resurrect it for Christmas this year. … Continue reading

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Cannolis Continued

Decisions decisions!  Luckily I was with 3 other people and we were able to conduct a Cannoli tasting!!  Not only comfort in the food but comfort knowing that a Napoletani (my people!) influence reins over the shop.  Cannolis originated in … Continue reading

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You’ve Got to be Kidding Me!!!

My little Italian food baby is already kicking!!  To be continued….

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A Pilgrimage to The Native Land

I spent a week in southwestern Italy visiting family and divulging in the fresh, homemade ingredients Italy is known for.  Seeing family was definintly a religous and emotion experience.  Eating the food was just as emotional!

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