I can’t remember the last time I procrastinated writing a post until my morning “deadline.” You see, being the highly organized and somewhat anal-retentive blogger I am, I like my posts prepared at least a day in advance. It allows me to take more time with each post, edit it thoroughly and sleep in a...Read More
As my Calabrian husband says, pasta e ceci is tammarù … country, redneck, paesano, but this pasta and chickpea recipe changes all of that by introducing cherry tomatoes, a hint of vegetable stock and a ton-or three-of red pepper. Ingredients: (serves two) >> 300 grams fresh pasta >> One can of chickpeas (ceci) >> Six...Read More
This recipe is being posted one day early to coincide with My Bella Vita’s limited posting schedule. Like most 4 year olds, my daughter Bellie can’t stand the sight of vegetables. Present her with a dish of broccoli and she emits a blood-curdling scream, runs to the nearest corner, cowers into the fetal position and rocks herself to...Read More
I’ve been gone from Italy almost a month and while I do love me some good ole Tex-Mex, Southern cooking and yes, I will admit this– Pizza Hut, I am missing the realdeal. Here is a compilation of some of my favorite recipes from some of my favorite bloggers … Enjoy. Or should I say...Read More
Did you know the Italian word “tiramisu” translates as “pick me up?” Well, it does and that is exactly what this coffee-free summer version does. This refreshing dessert is ideal for those dog days of summer, and in fact I’m going to make it this week, with strawberries and blueberries to celebrate America’s Independence Day....Read More
When I first told my mother I was going to contribute to La Buona Cucina Americana recipe series her response was,“What are you going to cook?” “MEXICAN!” I proudly announced. “Well,” she pointed out. “That isn’t really American.” But, I respectfully disagree. Mexican food is American dangit. At least the way we eat it in Texas....Read More
I went to sleep last night and it was January, I woke up in June. How is it possible we are already in the sixth month of 2008? With the sweet scent of gardenias and the chit chat of fluttering birds, I am not surprised summer is here, and with that we have the First of...Read More
You may remember last month when Judith, of Think on It! organized a rally of American-food-lovin’ expats to start a new campaign. This endeavor, called La Buona Cucina Americana, brings the blogosphere an array of homemade American goodies created by expats living in the Bel Paese. Yes, we still love you, pasta. We still crave...Read More
There’s a new chef in town! Yep. That’s me! Those of you who have been around awhile know I’m not an overly confident cook (see #91). However, I sense a change in the air. I don’t know how, given my seemingly busy schedule, but I have much more time to cook in Italy. And, little...Read More
Cause I don’t need you NO more! You know how ordinary people, in times of great duress, discover extraordinary inner strength and overcome life’s obstacles? Well, I had obstacles. And, now…I am extraordinary. On this, the twelfth day of February, two thousand and eight, I present to you Ta daaaaa Cherrye’s Totally Inventive and To-Die-For...Read More
