New York Loves Emilia Romagna

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake and series of aftershocks rattled Emilia Romagna on May 20, 2012, killing 29 and leaving almost 15,000 people homeless. The quake damaged churches and historic buildings, affected farms and factories at the heart of Italy’s food production supply, and took a devastating emotional toll on those living in and around the [...]

The Return of Mascarpone!

Alternative ways to employ the Mascarpone Cheese. When most hear the word “mascarpone”, they think of tiramisu, that quintessential Italian treat — and who would blame them? I do plan to share our family recipe for tiramisu but at a later date. That dish deserves a post all its own. So, instead, I’ll share two [...]

Vino Cotto: the use as ingredient

Via Scoop.it – Le Marche and Food Vino Cotto is an authentic, naturally sweet “cooked wine” syrup dating back to biblical times. Traditional vino cotto is made using premium wine grapes. It contains no vinegar or alcohol, making it quite a versatile condiment and ingredient. 1. Vino Cotto can be used straight from the bottle drizzled [...]