by Brian | Nov 3, 2018 | Recipes
I just posted a review of Tasting Italy yesterday, a new book that is both cookbook and tour guide to Italy. It is a brilliant book filled with 100 recipes from every region of Italy. Beans. Let’s be clear. American’s don’t automatically jump to eat beans. Except for...
by Brian | Nov 2, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
If you see the branding “National Geographic” what charges into your mind? Photos, graphics, adventure and, of course, unsurpassed quality. If you see “America’s Test Kitchen” you expect wonderful recipes that have been tested and perfected. If you see “Italy” then...
by Brian | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s November. Deep fall. Time for comfort food. From five years ago, here’s risotto at its best. Tales of Risotto is one of those little gems that you will enjoy for years. Written by Jean Govoni Salvadore and Luciano Parolari, Tales says it will lead you...
by Brian | Nov 1, 2018 | Cookbook Review, Cookbook Reviews
Anna Teresa Callen was someone you wanted to meet. Larger than life, intense, widely smiling or perhaps scowling when this matriarch of the kitchen was displeased. Anna was born in Naples and grew up there during World War II experiencing food shortages and German...
