Coffee, Tea, Wine and Conversation
I have to admit, making cheese was a bit intimidating. A few years ago, my mom and I went to Sicily and visited a farm where they made Ricotta cheese. The family had a small operation and welcomed visitors to watch the cheese making process and sample the delicious warm cheese freshly made. I could... Continue Reading →
I love when I have ripe bananas on hand to bake our favorite muffins.
Tiramisu translated means to "pick me up". This rich decadent Italian dessert is a creation of love and passion. When you take a bite of Tiramisu, you almost always have to close your eyes to experience the flavors. Custard, coffee, marsala, chocolate. This recipe is not for the faint of heart. It's delicious and well... Continue Reading →
Pasta Alla Norma. The first time I heard mention of this dish was in Eldorado County which lies east of Sacramento. This beautiful area has rolling vineyards and big wines. Our friend and winemaker John Miller talked about his favorite Italian dish called "Pasta Alla Norma". I'm from the northern part of Italy and wasn't... Continue Reading →
Let's face it, zucchini is versatile because on it's own it has very little flavor. This is why it is a perfect vegetable that we can add to cakes, muffins, stir-fry, pasta etc. I've even had it on pizza...I loved it! Yesterday I made one of my favorite zucchini recipes from The American Academy in... Continue Reading →
Pasta, the ultimate comfort food. I have several years of Bon Appetit magazines filed by month rather than by year. So for instance all of my May issues are all together etc. I like to arrange my cooking magazines this way so I can look through recipes that will be seasonal to our local Farmer's... Continue Reading →
The Flannel Shirt Chronicles 