Sicilian spices? I have never been an adventurous cook when it came to flavoring my dishes. Generally, tomatoes, basil, parsley, olive oil and garlic have been my go-to seasonings. After some research, I am surprised that other spices are represented in some Sicilian dishes. Sicilian food is based on simplicity. […]
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5 Vegetarian Dishes That Can Satisfy a Hungry Mob
This post is especially for my vegetarian fans. I discovered that many of you love vegetables, so I decided to spend some serious writing time on a variety of vegetable-centered menus. A long, long time ago, when telephones were still mounted on the wall, I set out to parent a newborn child. […]
Thanksgiving Secrets and Surprises: Sicily and America
Sicilian Thanksgiving, of course, is a contradiction in terms. As you learned in grade school, the feast at Thanksgiving commemorated the good harvest the settlers supposedly had, but what are the REAL facts? American Thanksgiving How much is really factual about what we have learned. We have exactly one eye-witness […]
Secrets of the Potato
Let’s face it; the potato has long since made its debut into the world. Remember hearing about the Irish Potato Famine. The Irish were so dependent upon the potato that many starved to death because potato crops became infested with a fungus. This is a picture of the Irish Potato […]
Your Only Guide to my Secret Cabbage Recipe
About cabbage Mark Twain once said, “Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” Things have changed since Mr. Twain walked this earth. Cabbage is finally trending. I have been cheering it on. For a while, I felt sorry for our vegetable friend. Except for St. Patty’s Day, it […]
5 Comfort Foods That Will Make You Nostalgic
Please forgive me, my friends, Perdonatemi amici miei. I have to say it! September is on its way. In food terms, that means the emphasis is on comfort food. When I hear “comfort food” I think of the foods I ate when I was a kid. My mind immediately shifts […]
9 Key Gadgets Every Sicilian Kitchen Needs
Ciao, Mia Amici (hello, my friends) Today we are examining gadgets used in typical Italian households. According to Miriam Webster’s Dictionary, a gadget is “an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty.” In my opinion, gadgets are fun. What can […]
5 Essential Herbs that Every Italian Garden Needs
Fresh herbs! There is nothing better than creating a culinary masterpiece with fresh ingredients from the garden. Nostalgia reigns when I think about visiting my aunts and uncles who immigrated from Sicily. Most of my relatives moved to New Jersey after they reached American soil. They continued life as if […]