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12/27/00 -
Ricapitolando
A review of things discussed in the year 2,000.
12/19/00 - Cozze &
Vongole
With thousands of miles of coastline, Italians eagerly
enjoy mussels and clams.
12/06/00 - Il Natale in
Altamura
Christmas Recipes from Altamura, in Puglia.
11/23/00 - Cachi
Persimmons and thoughts on the Italian language -- there is a connection.
11/11/00 - Bavaresi!
You
might not think Bavarian creams particularly Italian, but they are popular, and
extremely varied. Some are even savory side dishes.
11/02/00 - La Cucina
Valdostana
Val D'Aosta is just a short drive from Torino today,
but the cuisine is rich, varied, and very different.
10/08/00 - Sai Fare in
Cucina?
A quiz to test your knowledge of Italian cooking!
09/08/00 - Piatti di
Pesce
Thousands of miles of coastline, lakes, and rivers make for
a tremendous variety of fish.
08/13/00 - Un Pranzo
Versiliese
Versilia is the Tuscan coastal plain north of Pisa and
west of Lucca. Lots of fish, but also bounty from the Apuan Alps.
07/31/00 - Salads Galore
Nothing refreshes more than a good salad when it's hot out!
07/15/00 - Pesche!
Summer brings to mind many things, especially peaches.
06/30/99 - Braciole &
Costolette
Cutlets, also known as braciole, can be either veal or
pork, and flat or rolled. Lots of variety, to match every occasion!
06/20/99 - Fagioli
You
may associate beans with winter, but they can be wonderfully refreshing in
summer too.
06/02/99 - Sauce or Gravy?
Or ragú? No matter what you call it, the meat-based condiment that
goes over pasta is satisfying.
05/18/00 - Fiori di
Zucchine
Zucchini flowers are tasty, and extremely versatile.
05/10/00 -
Piemonte!
Thoguhts on the current (96-97) vintages of Barolo and
Barbaresco, earthshaking developments, and lots of recipes.
04/20/00 - Asparagi
Asparagus is the quintessence of spring.
04/06/00 - Vinitaly!
Italy's annual wine show is the occasion of a memorable meal.
03/19/00 - Cuscus
Sicilian, and also Jewish.
03/04/00 - La Focaccia
Ligure
The perfect bread for a rustic meal or a quick snack, and
an excellent antipasto too.
02/21/00 - Salumi
Recipes for making prosciutto, salame, sausages and such at home.
02/11/00 - Ceci!
Chickpeas make for wonderful hearty soups.
01/22/00 - Lenticchie
Lentils are a requirement on New Year's Eve, but delicious at any time.
01/13/00 - Arance!
Oranges are one of the great bounties of winter.
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