I made these Pumpkin Spice Muffins for Recipe Rebuild, the healthy food blog I share with my daughter, but they turned out so well I wanted to share them here as well. Although Italians do not use winter squash often in desserts, muffins surprisingly enough, are becoming more and more common place here in Italy and are sold in many grocery stores and local coffee bars. Zucca, or pumpkin is also now being sold both cut up into pieces as well as whole in many stores as well as outdoor markets... Read the whole entry »
This is a recipe that probably is not commonly found elsewhere, but that can be found in many restaurants and home kitchens across Umbria in mid to late October when Trevi is celebrating the Sagra del Sedano Nero (black celery festival). As I’ve explained before, black celery is not actually black, merely unusually dark green with an enhanced celery aroma and flavor. The celery of Trevi, called apium graveolous, is quite famous across Italy and is only grown on the outskirts of this small... Read the whole entry »
On our recent trip to Puglia, I’d have to say that our most memorable meal was in Otranto where we ate at L’Altro Baffo, a small seafood restaurant with a unique, contemporary menu. Although I was completely stuffed when dessert was suggested and planned to decline the very idea of eating anything else, when I heard almond panna cotta was on the menu, I was tempted to give it a try. I love a well made panna cotta and this one was perfection. Smooth & creamy with just the right... Read the whole entry »
I must admit that I was late getting on the slow cooker band wagon, and honestly just never felt the need to invest in one. I was finally coaxed into giving it a try last year and haven't looked back since. There are so many dishes I can now make in my slow cooker that I used to bake for hours in the oven. The slow cooker uses less electricity and does an remarkable job with every dish I've tried. My favorite recipes to adapt to a slow cooker have to be soups and stews as the extremely low... Read the whole entry »
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