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THE ULTIMATE GNUDI
The other week I had the pleasure, once again, to co-host “In The Kitchen with Jan” on FOX radio with of course the always wonderful Jan D’Atri. (Podcast should be available in a few days) She called me the day before and asked if I would have liked, while On-Air, to also share a couple of … Read more
Bertaccini’s Serving Table
You should know by now that there is nothing that makes me happier than bringing old and new friends together around the same table. When I first started CULINARY MISCHiEF and, later on, iL TOCCO FOOD I did so with one basic concept in mind: Food is our common ground. And with this wonderful weather in Venice … Read more
Barolo Braised Short Ribs
I just landed back in Phoenix last night. The flight was late. Nothing to be surprised about when you fly Continental. The last eight days in New York City were as inspiring as they have ever been. The food, better than I ever tasted. The charm and energy as lively as i have ever seen. … Read more
Cannoli Alla Siciliana
After spending two weeks in Heavenly Sicily i lost count of the number of Cannoli i enjoyed during my trip. Needless to say that a good Cannolo should ALWAYS be filled with the ricotta just moments before being eaten in order to prevent the shell to become soggy. The Sicilian cannolo is one of the most famous … Read more
Heavenly Sicily
When Giuseppe Garibaldi landed in the port of Marsala, western Sicily, in 1860, he was in a hurry. Coming ashore with just 1,000 men, the revolutionary leader fought his way across country to unite Italy as a new nation state. Yet had he chosen to stay in this corner of the island a while longer … Read more
THE Perfect Risotto
I remember my first encounters with food like if it happened yesterday. I remember raising a forkful of my mother’s risotto to my lips. I would close my eyes and savor the moment, then reopen them wide in surprise as the simple, clean flavors exploded and melded with balance and grace. This would happen with each … Read more
V.E.N.I.C.E
I have probably been to Venice 10 times since my first trip in the early 90′s. But here’s an irony: ever since I started this blog, going on two years ago, I haven’t been able to visit the city. And yes, i spend 3 months a year back in my beautiful country, living in Florence … Read more
Goat Cheese & Fennel Soup
Time here in Italy is flying by and even if I don’t do anything else but eating, traveling and drinking it seems like there isn’t enough hours in the day to properly do all of that. For the last few weeks my philosophy has been: Why having one gelato when you can have two? Why only … Read more
A Malibu’ Affair
A Sunday brunch at my friend Duncan’s home in Malibu. A perfect setting for doing simple cooking, while sipping a cold glass of prosecco and enjoying the wonderful company and breath taking views. The reality is that, special moments, are always created with the simplest ingredients and products available. Just some Roasted Tuscan Tomatoes (recipe … Read more
Happiness
08-03-2011 Growing up you learn that happiness is not related to the big things. It is not the ‘thing’ that we chase when we are twenty years old and, as gladiators, we fight our way out the fight as winners… Happiness is not the ‘thing’ that we try to chase believing that love is all … Read more
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