Tradition is a successful innovation (Oscar Wilde)
If we do not know where we come from…how can we move forward?
Threads of Gold
It’s incredible what the power of a small flower can do. It can change the way a room looks like or even smells like.
Oh My Cod!
If Pietro Querini, navigator, merchant and, on top of that, Senator of the Serenissima (Most Serene) Republic of Venice had known what the consequences of importing cod to Venice would have been, he would had probably started his own business abandoning politics.
The King of Kings: Parmigiano Reggiano
Parmigiano has no lactose and a fabulous history.
An apple in disguise
What you probably ignore, is that centuries ago, it was common practice for botanists to tie the familiar noun “apple” to any exotic produce in order to make it look harmless or more friendly. Sellable, in a few words. Persian apple (peach) Golden apple (tomato) Custard apple (pawpaw fruit) Cashew apples (cashew nut) Star apple ( caimito fruit) Velvet apples (a type of nectarine) Mad apple (eggplant) Earth apple ( potato and sunchoke) the list is long.
She sells sea shells by the sea shore
Viareggio during the Spring is a true love affair. The shops along the promenade have sold all the Winter coats and heavy shirts and now show off with lighter pastel color Summer clothes.
No bread? No meal!
We will cook healthy, low fat food in a simple vegetarian and vegan (upon request) dishes rich in flavour such as Gnocchi, Ravioli, Noodles and Lasagne. We will prepare three courses.
That balsamic touch!
In my other life, when I was a writer for a cook magazine, I was assigned an article on balsamic vinegar. “Cool!” I though.