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Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | August 18th 2008 by robin
Longer ago than I care to remember I had an Italian boyfriend and his Grandmother used to make gnocchi all the time. I loved watching her make them. She'd whip up a batch faster than I could boil the pot... read more
On Italian Soda
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | August 6th 2008 by robin
I can't remember the last time I had a Pepsi. Or a Coke. I am strictly a water, wine and coffee drinker. I don't even like soda that much. Soda in the States is full of, pardon my French, crap.... read more
Limoncello
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | July 27th 2008 by robin
Limoncello. Just hearing the word spoken in Italian, with that little lingering double *L* and the shortened o at the end conjures up images of Positano. Well, really of Raoul Bova in Under the Tuscan Sun. But he was in... read more
Zucchini Blossoms
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | July 21st 2008 by robin
Before I went to Italy, I had no idea what a fried zucchini blossom was. I was raised by a mother who grew, sliced, breaded and fried zucchini so much, it seemed like she was making a living from it... read more
Panzanella
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | July 14th 2008 by robin
If you are like me, you love bread. I mean reeeeally love bread. And I don't mean soggy old Wonder Bread either. I am talking about homemade artisan breads like Ciabatta, Peasant Bread, Boules and French Baguettes. A loaf of... read more
Cherry Almond Crostata
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | July 10th 2008 by robin
I love making a crostata. I love eating them even more. They are Italian baked dessert tarts, much less fussy and perfect looking than a tart or a pie. The rustic, rough shaped finished product looks homemade with human hands,... read more
A Sunday Apéritif
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | June 29th 2008 by robin
The French call it apéritif, the Italians call it aperitivo. Whatever it's called, I'm a huge fan and I 'm always on board! Derived from the Latin verb, apirire, it literally means to *open the palate*. It refers to the... read more
Strawberries in Balsamic
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | June 26th 2008 by robin
Our farmers markets are brimming with fresh, sweet, juicy, ruby-red strawberries. I love to eat them right from the basket. In fact, many don't make it on the car ride home. I also love to come up with quick, easy... read more
Festa Italiana
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | March 14th 2008 by robin
Well, you all know how much I love me some Italian Food. And I have been known to enjoy a party or two, as well as a occassional regular mandatory glass of red wine with dinner. Well, I can't think... read more
Il Continori
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | February 21st 2008 by robin
courtesy of Il Continori website Last night we had our monthly girls night out. I have been to Il Continori before, and they have wonderful, authentic Italian food. But a little birdie told me that they have a Wednesday night... read more
World Nutella Day 2008
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | February 3rd 2008 by robin
Yep. It's that time again! World Nutella Day 2008. This year, it is February 5th. A time for all of us to celebrate worship Nutella. That thick, sweet, chocolaty, hazelnut spread. Goodness in a jar! Unfortunately, I just missed the... read more
Panettone French Toast
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | December 20th 2007 by robin
Or, as I like to refer to it...heaven on a plate. As promised, here is the recipe that I have adapted from Giada De Laurentiis, of Food Network fame. Because we are only two here, the recipe is easily halved... read more
Panettone: An Italian Holiday Tradition
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | December 19th 2007 by robin
picture courtesy of Paluani.it When I first saw Panettone, I thought it was that ubiquitous fruitcake that you see around the Holidays. You know, the dense brick of a log that everyone hates, but gets as a gift...and re-gifts it... read more
Celebrating Chianti
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | November 18th 2007 by robin
With the US Dollar falling, it is getting increasing difficult to find good wine from Italy that is affordable. It is almost unheard of to get a quality Chianti Classico Riserva, for under $25. But, when I do, I do... read more
Pasta Carbonara
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | November 1st 2007 by robin
Well, I realize that my love for Italy has not had a chance to shine through lately, what with taking a back seat to my recent trip to Paris and all. So it is time I give Italy its fair... read more
Two worth a splurge
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | September 8th 2007 by robin
You all know by know, that I am the queen of bargain wine. Lord knows I am not made of money, so I try to enjoy wine, but limit myself to less than $10 a bottle. Every once in a... read more
Mercato Osteria
My Melange...Infusing European Culture into your Lifestyle | September 4th 2007 by robin
By now you all know how fond I am of Italy and real Italian cooking. I have done restaurant reviews in the past, where I give you a factual play by play of every course, ingredient, decor and service, which... read more
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