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Taste of Honey by Marie Simmons – A Book Review

Posted July 25, 2013 By Adri

Honey Panna Cotta & Velvety Honey-Chocolate Pudding


Taste of Honey


Taste of Honey:
The Definitive Guide to Tasting and Cooking with 40 Varietals



Call it a convergence of events or call it synchronicity, but sometimes life has an exquisitely sweet harmony. For the last few weeks I have been consumed with thoughts of honey. I’ve been researching the state of the world’s bee population, along with the honey trade and manufacture. Right in the midst of it all I discovered Taste of Honey by Marie Simmons. Ms. Simmons, cooking teacher, food writer and author of over twenty cookbooks, has produced a veritable compendium of honey. Read more… »

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Stuffed Tomatoes Redux – Pomodori Ripieni

Posted July 18, 2013 By Adri

More with Fonte di Foiano Pendolino Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Stuffed Tomatoes with Pendolino olive oil


Stuffed tomatoes are the quintessential summer dish, and they are easy to put together. They are perfect for any meal, casual or elegant, and are incredibly versatile, moving easily from day into night. Serve them with a crisp green salad and white wine for an elegant lunch or as a starter for a more elaborate dinner. You can use large, medium or small tomatoes, what ever suits your fancy. Read more… »

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On Sunday, occasionally – No. 1

Posted July 14, 2013 By Adri


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Welcome to my newest feature. In my virtual peregrinations I find articles that are informative, entertaining and just downright beautiful. Some are by professional food writers, others by amateurs. I’ve decided to post my favorites here on my site. This way you can see what I see. Most of what I post here will be in English, and I’ll focus on things Italian, but there are no limits. Not yet anyhow. If I see something special, I’ll post it here. For now my list will go up on the occasional Sunday – no promises yet on a regular schedule.

Many thanks to Kathy Ayer, whose Italy on a Plate-Weekly Roundup inspired this project, and to Judy Witts Francini for telling me to get going. Thanks also to Nancie McDermott, who wrote to me “You are the clipping service that never sleeps.”

Here are nine that caught my eye. Click on the descriptions to see what I discovered! Read more… »

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Crema alla Fragola – Homemade Strawberry Cream Liqueur from Domenica Marchetti

Posted July 7, 2013 By Adri

Adri’s Great Blog Cook-a-thon #8


Strawberries in Basket


Got strawberries? Got a lot of strawberries? Domenica Marchetti has the answer. Make Crema alla Fragola, Strawberry Cream Liqueur. Welcome back to my Blog Cook-a-thon. I know. You thought I was done with it. It has been a while. Apologies, but the project got away from me.

A couple of months ago cookbook author and food writer Domenica Marchetti posted a photo of a Strawberry Milkshake on Facebook. Remarkably, I had never tasted a Strawberry Milkshake, but I figured that since berry season would soon be upon us it wouldn’t be long before I could try one. Patience after all, is a virtue. In short order Domenica followed her milkshake shot with one of Crema alla Fragola. While I could surely be patient and wait for the milkshake, there was no waiting to start the strawberry liqueur. After all, it needed to infuse for three days. I would not ask Job to wait to get started on that one. Read more… »

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We Are Moving!!

Posted July 3, 2013 By Adri


We Are Moving



It’s Tuesday and I am moving to a new hosting company!!

I’m hoping for faster load times and less downtime.

It may take a few days for everything shake out.

So be patient! Thanks!!!


UPDATE: The move is now complete.

If we broke anything in the move…

Please, click here to let us know.


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Third Anniversary Celebration and Giveaway – Winner Announced!

Posted July 1, 2013 By Adri


We Have a Winner!



Congratulations to Marie Beeman Raper, the winner of the $100.00 Gift Certificate for Olio2go and the Gift Set of Fonte di Foiano Extra Virgin Olive Oil!

Thank you to everyone for your congratulations and kind words. I wish to extend a sincere Thank You to Olio2go for their support of my Third Year Anniversary Celebration.

To wrap this up, the kitchen gizmo pictured in my contest is a macchinetta Napoletana, a Neapolitan flip coffee pot, also known as a cuccumella. Invented in France and adopted by the Italians, this ingenious device has been used to make coffee for generations.

Mille grazie!

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