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Classic Northern Italian Apple Strudel ~ Strudel di Mele

I know what you're thinking! That apple strudel only comes from Germany and Austria. Well that's partially true. But most people are unfamiliar with the northernmost region of Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige where the apple is the queen of the land and where one of the most PRIZED apples in all of Europe is grown! Because of it's geographic location it has a sort of blended cuisine. So it's normal to enjoy pasta with a dessert of Northern Italian Apple Strudel! With over 18,000 hectares ...

Most of us aren't aware that the harvest season for Italian lemons is RIGHT NOW -- from June until October! Yes, that's right! It's time for harvesting lemons in Italy! And to recognize this fabulous, can't-live-without-lemons season, I made a very easy and packed-with-flavor Lemon Risotto with Roasted Asparagus and Three Cheeses. My first visit to Italy was to the heart for Italian lemon groves. Before this special trip to Italy with my mother and father in October, I had no idea about ...

Delicate and Delicious Thai Salmon — So Easy

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Pizza Margherita: A Neopolitan Classic

SUMMERTIME! And the livin’ is easy! And so is the grillin’ of a home-made Pizza Margherita with all of the ripe tomatoes from the garden. Besides the infamous thin crust, the ingredients that distinguish this unique pizza include fresh tomatoes, fresh bufalo mozzarella and fresh basil, each representing the red, white, and green colors of the…

How To Make Limoncello Rambutan Martini Cocktails

If you’ve never tasted the exotic Asian fruit, rambutan, than you are totally missing out! This funny looking, fuzzy, hairy exterior ball-like thing contains an ever so sweet and delicious fruit inside that has the consistency of a grape and is SO. SWEET. and Juicy. Most people just plop them in their mouthes to…

How To Make Fresh Summer Corn and Tomato Salad

Here is a super easy, fresh summer corn and tomato salad that is packed with as much flavor is it is with vivid color! This side dish is perfect for any summer meal by showcasing garden fresh tomatoes, corn, onions, and onions. And even if you don’t have a green thumb, there’s plenty of local…