Anginetti: You’ll Be in Knots over these Cookies
Apart from the obvious lemonade, when life hands me lemons, I make cookies. To be specific, I make anginetti, tart little twists that tend to be synonymous with spring. These lemon twist cookies are delectably dense but not overly sweet and glisten with a tangy lemon glaze. They are often compared to taralli but are […]
Cin Cin: The Art of the Brindisi
“In Italy, they add food and wine to life”. There is much truth to these words, as anyone who has visited the peninsula can attest. Food and wine are integral to the Italian culture and great importance is placed on the social aspects of eating and drinking; food and wine are more than just sustenance; […]
Siclian Blood Oranges: The Jewel of the Citrus Family
I suppose one could say that I really got to the squeeze the day when visiting a Sicilian blood orange grove, in partnership with I Love Fruit and Veg from Europe. The production under the hand of Rosario Meri also forms part of the collective OP La Deliziosa. Blood oranges are distinguished by their crimson-colored […]
Grabbing Life by the Thorns: Fico d’India Dell’Etna PDO
I found myself at the foothills of Mt. Etna recently thanks to a promotional campaign called I Love Fruit and Veg from Europe. This program is designed to promote the seasonal purchase and consumption of European Fruits and Vegetables, including organic produce and products with European quality labels. There are five cooperatives highlighted under the […]
Recipe for Love
There is an old adage that states “the way to a person’s heart is through the stomach”. Whoever coined this phrase obviously knew the direct correlation between food and romance. Taking the time to lovingly prepare a meal for your soul mate is a wonderful declaration of one’s affections, particularly when extra care is taken […]
Caffe’ Sospeso: Kindness Pending
How appropriate that during the season of giving we celebrate the day of the Caffe’ Sospeso. Translated to pending or suspended coffee, this is beautiful anonymous act of generosity and solidarity originated in Napoli. Caffe’ sospeso is ordering one coffee but paying for two. The barista will later give the already paid coffee to the […]
Canada Gets a Taste of Cracco
Famed Italian Chef Carlo Cracco plated up some of his unique and innovative dishes for Canadian palates recently. The Michelin Star Chef was the special guest of honour for the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada (CCIC) Gala earlier this month in Montreal. Guests were treated to an exquisite menu crafted for the event by […]
The Ruling on Spaghetti alla Corte D’Assise, Delicious!
What’s saucy, spicy and Calabrese in origin? No, it’s not me (insert chuckle here), but rather one of my favorite pasta dishes, Spaghetti alla Corte d’Assise. A simple yet satisfying primo that to me epitomizes southern Italian cuisine. It is a recognized staple of the Ionio region, where it is said to have originated. The […]
Be Our Guest – Disney World Dining
Be our guest! Be our guest! Put our service to the test Tie your napkin round your neck, cherie And we’ll provide the rest…… And a dinner here is never second best To paraphrase the signature Disney song, a dinner, breakfast, lunch, and snack here are never second best. After spending 6 days dining around […]
Family is the Recipe
“Food and family nourish our bodies and souls” I recently returned from a long overdue trip to Calabria (nearly two decades since my last visit) and was asked about my favourite meal during my time there. Over the course of two weeks I enjoyed countless moments punctuated by delectable meals, but more than the flavours, I […]