Today We’re Making Agnolotti del Plin
I’ve been fortunate to visit Italy several times and, in the past, my goal was to eat my way up, down, and across the peninsula, Sicily included. Safe to say: “Mission accomplished.” This last visit...
View ArticleSquid Ink Pasta with Clams and Bottarga
Linguine al Nero di Calamari con Vongole e Bottarga (With thanks to the folks at Colored Mondays) We Bartolini are an ecumenical lot. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, or even...
View ArticleAgnolotti Redux
I would like to thank you all for the warm welcoming you gave me last week. It was very much appreciated and I’m sorry if I’ve worried you. My WordPress family is the best! And now that I have your...
View ArticleTwo Dishes Cooked alla Gricia
I first enjoyed Spaghetti alla Gricia 2 years ago. It was my last night and supper in Rome after what had been, by any measurement, a very filling vacation. I wanted some lighter fare and the...
View ArticleTrenette with Mussels and Clams
Trenette con Cozze e Vongole Just when you think you’ve got all bases covered, The Fates take note and decide to have a little fun. I have been busily at work getting recipes and posts together for the...
View ArticleTrenette with Soft Shell Crabs and Morel Mushrooms
Present conditions notwithstanding, spring’s arrival is certainly welcomed in these parts, for it means the return of flowers and green to our drab landscape. It also means that fresh produce and...
View ArticleBreak Out the Pasta Machine! Today We’re Making Corzetti.
Corzetti Fatte in Casa Yes, the Kitchens are open once again! I’ve decided to go ahead and publish a recipe that I had planned to post upon my return from San Marino in May. It involves a gift I...
View ArticleTrenette with Zucchini Blossoms & Cream
Trenette con Fiori di Zucchini e Panna * * * Ever notice that if someone asks whether you’ve spotted something unusual, something you’ve only seen rarely, if ever, that suddenly it becomes...
View ArticlePasta with Raw Tomatoes
Tagliatelle al Pomodoro Crudo * * * Yes, I’m back! I hadn’t intended to be away nearly so long but there you have it. I realize that I posted the Greta introduction recently but this post...
View ArticleAsparagus with Goat Cheese Ravioli
Happy Columbus Day, everyone! Yes, I did announce my return within my last post but that was just wishful thinking. Greta wasn’t fully recovered yet and as her health rebounded, so did her energy...
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