Gnocchi con Zucchero e’ Cannella ~ A Veronese Specialty!

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. “Romeo, oh Romeo, where forth art thou Romeo?” Those famous words from Juliet to her lover in Verona, Italy as penned by Shakespeare in his classic melodrama “Romeo and Juliet”.  The heroine of that story underscores this month’s movie for “Food ‘n Flix” which was selected by our host, Kim of Stirring the Pot – “Letters {Read More}

Seasonal Saturday and Fresh Food Friday!

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So many wonderful food bloggers, so many great recipes, and so little time to prepare all of them . . . which one will you share today?  Each and every week, I’m so amazed at the passion for and talent in cooking that this community of bloggers brings together! The abundance of our gardens and local {Read More}

Insalata Caprese Authentico!

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.This is the real deal in regard to Italian Caprese Salad. There are numerous varieties for presentation of this appetizer/salad, including the salad that I have provided (in my sidebar). But the true, most authentic way to prepare “Insalata Caprese“ is extremely simple and delightful, especially in these summer months when tomatoes and basil are {Read More}

Panzanella Frittata!

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Eggs, they’re what’s for dinner breakfast!  Last week I made Panzanella, the classic Italian tomato and bread salad.  I had some left-over the next day and decided to make a frittata with what little bit was left.  We call anything left over in the frig “must-gos” because whatever foods that are still fresh, must go!  Frittatas {Read More}

Gazpacho Ala Mama!!

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My mother just prepared the best gazpacho I’ve ever tasted in my life!  I brought a huge box of tomatoes from my garden back to the Midwest with me and since gazpacho is one of her favorite soups along with this intense heat in July, she decided to use them to make her ‘wow-factor’ version {Read More}