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(More like a little cake than a cookie.) Black and Whites were a staple in most neighborhood bakeries during all my growing up years. My Mother never bought them but, they always intrigued me.   Finally, as a teenager when I had a part-time job, I purchased my first Black and White at Hanscom Bakery on 2nd Ave… Continue reading

Along with the sometime frustration, there is joy in baking bread.  I recently purchased a Dutch oven and had an enjoyable day baking. The finished loaf was pure satisfaction. Cook Time Over 2 hrs. Yield – 1 Loaf Bread INGREDIENTS: This bread recipe is one I found and is from Le Creuset but there are… Continue reading

2 Whole Boneless Chicken Breasts1 Large Onion – sliced1/2 C. White Wine4 Plum Tomatoes – crushedPinch of Salt – or more to taste1 Each – green, red, yellow pepper1 Rosemary Sprig2 Garlic Cloves1/4 C. Olive OilFreshly Ground Black Pepper Cut the chicken breasts into pieces.  Remove the seeds from the pepper and slice each into 8… Continue reading

(Little Nonna’s Special Soup) 3 Eggs – lightly beaten1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese – grated3 Tbsp. Dry Bread Crumbs – seasoned or unseasonedPinch of SaltDash of Garlic Powder1/8 tsp. Nutmeg or more to taste5 or 6 C. Chicken BrothFresh Parsley or Basil for garnish Mix eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder and nutmeg in a… Continue reading

VERY FEW PLACES ARE AS NOTABLE FOR WINE AS FLORENCE! Welcome to the enchanting world of wine in Florence! If you’re a wine enthusiast, you’re in for a treat here in this historic city. Florence boasts an incredible wine culture that stretches back over 3,000 years, bringing with it time-honored traditions that are still very… Continue reading

A delicious recipe from Montefollonico, Siena, the little hamlet where my Father was born and where I am fortunate to still have family that I keep in touch with and visit. 3-4 Slices Pancetta – chopped1 1/2 C. Chicken BrothOlive Oil – use a good quality1 C. White Wine – a little fruity8 Chicken Thighs… Continue reading

A deliciously uncomplicated dish to make with just the right amount of spice and heat to add excitement to a simple meal. 2 tsp. Cornstarch2 Tbsp. Light Brown Sugar1 tsp. Rice Vinegar1 tsp. Garlic Powder4-5 Chinese Eggplants – about 5 lbs total4 Scallions – thinly slicedSalt & Pepper2 tsp. Soy Sauce – low sodium only1 Tbsp. Hoisin… Continue reading

Fresh shrimp is pan-fried with a zesty, spicy, garlic, tasty sauce and served over rice or noodles in a quick and easy recipe. SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 ¼ POUNDS JUMBO SHRIMP, PEELED AND DEVEINED – tails on or off3 TABLESPOONS SALTED BUTTER – divided and more if needed1 LARGE CLOVE FRESH GARLIC – minced or more to taste1 SERRANO PEPPER, ABOUT ¼ CUP – sliced, seeds removed… Continue reading