Pasta Con Le Sarde serves 6 Ingredients 1 lb. Fresh Sardines (small size) 2.5 Bottles of Star Pummaro`(700g each) Tomato Puree (or other high quality Italian tomato puree) 1 lb. Bucatini or Spaghetti 1 Bunch Fresh Wild Fennel boiled in salted water (until soft and tender), drained, and cut into 2-inch pieces* 2 Cans Cuoco [ Read More ]
Asking what Capello’s Setteveli Cake is in Palermo, is like asking what Crumbs Cupcake is in NYC. You’ll receive that same, “Are you serious???” eyes in both places, not even meriting a verbal reply – just a pull on the arm guiding you to the nearest location to get one. An indisputable journey… [ Read More ]
And the countdown begins! In just under 2 weeks, Nutella lovers from around the world will celebrate “World Nutella Day,” an unofficial holiday created by two enthusiastic freelance writers living in Italy. In its 7th year, social media sites and blogs are buzzing about this day, with members sharing creative recipes, stories, and discussions about this [ Read More ]
Just when you thought Christmas was over…. In Italy, today (January 6th) is actually the culmination of the holiday in celebration of the feast of the Epiphany. A national holiday, the Epiphany commemorates the arrival of the Three Wise Men bearing gifts to Baby Jesus. You may be confused by “La Befana,” or the legend [ Read More ]
San Vito Lo Capo Cous Cous Festival “Making Cous Cous, not War” By: Katherine Freedman Every September, the ancient fishing village of San Vito Lo Capo, located on Sicily’s northern coast, celebrates its annual Cous Cous festival. Dedicated to celebrating the culinary and cultural aspects of the iconic Mediterranean dish, the festival honors the cultural [ Read More ]
Fettina all’italiana If you feel like having something grilled and either (a) you don’t have a barbecue or backyard, like myself, or (b) the weather does not permit, I’ve found a better solution to ordering from your neighborhood steakhouse: Fettina all’italiana. This quick and easy recipe calls for Nature Milk-Fed Veal, however, it can be [ Read More ]
Grilled Pineapple with Rum Glaze This recipe is a healthier alternative to the Pineapple Rum Flambe, using grilled pineapple (as opposed to pineapple sauteed in butter) and honey (as opposed to brown sugar) Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple – peeled, cored and cut into rings 1 cup of white rum juice of 1 lime 4 [ Read More ]
Once you’ve picked up your favorite fresh mozzarella (or referred to by some as “wet mozzarella”), there are rules to abide by—according to the mozz-maker himself, Frank D’Angelo. 1. First and foremost, it’s called fresh mozzarella for a reason—it must be consumed shortly after it’s made for a true experience. If it’s still warm, you’ve [ Read More ]
Tonight, on August 4th, many Sicilians will be celebrating “Notte Bianca Sotto le Stelle,” (White Night Under the Stars). Everyone will be up all night, enjoying this August tradition with hourly events and community tastings on the street. Hope they’ve stocked up on their espresso!
Buon Ferragosto! By: Katherine Freedman Ferragosto is a celebration all about relaxing, eating, and soaking up rays. The only downside of is that it’s only celebrated in Italy! Observed on August 15th, nowadays Ferragosto is a time when Italians take brief vacations at the beach and enjoy big meals. But it wasn’t always about popping [ Read More ]