Caramel with seafood? It may seem like a bizarre pairing, but sweet and tangy flavors strike a perfect balance in this Vietnamese-inspired dish. In the latest edition of our Sous…
September 2011
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This post comes to us courtesy of writer and mixologist Warren Bobrow. My first experience with the romantic taste of Amaro came in Rome, when I was traveling in…
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Eat like a Roman and savor a comforting pasta meal. A family favorite for many of us, pasta provides an easy answer to the proverbial question, “What’s for dinner?”
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As a growing number of Italian white wine varietals become available in the United States, people are starting to think beyond Pinot Grigio when ordering a glass at the bar.…
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In Rome, pasta is what you eat at mamma’s kitchen table and also what you order at a fancy restaurant. It’s what makes a meal a meal; all pretense collapses…
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Whether it’s the food, wine, art, architecture, people or just the pace of life, there is a distinct feel to the way Romans live. They embrace tradition, simplicity and…
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This post comes to us courtesy of food blogger Margie Tsai. A few years ago, my husband and I toured through Italy. Our two-week trip took us from Rome, Florence…
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This post comes to us courtesy of Chi Dixon, blogger at Chi’s Food. Fresh pasta is easy to make at home – you’ll find dozens of recipes online and in…
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Artichokes plunged into hot oil, zucchini flowers filled with mozzarella, deep-fried salt-cod fillets and ricotta desserts are all associated with the traditional table of Rome’s Jewish community. Today, these dishes…
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This post comes to us courtesy of Jessica Theroux, the author of the 2010 IACP award-winning cookbook, Cooking with Italian Grandmothers. People often ask me to tell them about…