I’ve never found fresh cranberries in Italy, only dried. Normally it wouldn’t be a problem; after all, I only ever eat fresh cranberries at holiday meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Yet, it’s now approaching 2 years since my last cranberry fix; two years since I’ve been home to the US during the holidays.
What do I love about homemade cranberry sauce? Well, for starters, its bright vibrant red color that brightens the table, then there’s that sudden shock of surprise when a cranberry pops in my mouth releasing its tart juices that slowly are taken over by sweetness and later rounded off by a hint of CONTINUE READING
October proposes many new vegetables, from pumpkin to Swiss chard, radicchio to cabbage. And, although cucumbers :: cetrioli rounded out their season in September, I’ve slipped them into one final recipe as I make the transition from summer to fall cooking.
Mr. Italicano and I eat legumes about 2-3 times a week. I usually make a big batch and we eat them in different ways, either in Continue Reading
I think that good food should be simple :: semplice. You don’t need to complicate your life to eat well. Just follow this one basic rule: buy fresh wholesome ingredients based on the season.
Here in Italy, I’m picking the last tomatoes off the vine and clearing out the basil pots to make homemade pesto to freeze. This is my farewell recipe to summer before making way for Continue Reading
In a perfect world, I would have posted this recipe last month when I created it and apricots :: albicocche were in season. In reality, I’m posting it now because I finally have the time to sit down to write an article! ’Tis life. But, no harm done. This recipe is fantastic made with Continue Reading
Salmon is one of my favorite summer meals. It’s flavorful, healthy and takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Growing up in Washington State, fresh salmon is always plentiful during the salmon season that lasts from spring through fall. Read more!
