Sunchokes are a new experience for me as it seems that they have been for most of the group so far. I knew what they were from seeing them in the grocery store before, but had never found a recipe … Continue reading →
Happy New Year!!!!! We have moved into the vegetable section where we shall play for the next three months. Through an unusual twist of cooking challenge planning we arrive at vegetables at the same time when most of the fresh … Continue reading →
Sunchokes were called Jerusalem Artichokes. We used to slice them thinly and add them to salads in the 70’s but I haven’t given them much thought lately. My loss! These were so tasty and a perfect addition to any protein … Continue reading →
As those of you know who are following our blog, we are working our way through Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking in order. This means that some of the dishes we will have made months ahead of our posting, so … Continue reading →
Most of us went through the vegetable chapter and cooked ahead to take advantage of peak season. But, somehow, I missed the boat on my very first – artichokes. When I realized my oversight, we were already into late November. … Continue reading →
I think I may have the most fried recipes during this challenge. This week I fried artichoke wedges. Marcella’s notes said this is a perfect time to use frozen artichokes. So that is exactly what I did. They were already … Continue reading →
First of all, let me acknowledge that I was unable to make this recipe the exact way that it was supposed to be made. This recipe specifically calls for it to be made early in spring, when the vegetables are … Continue reading →
First let me say “Buon Natale to Marcella, Victor, and all of the Pomodori and their families! Today’s post also gives me an opportunity to photograph some of the ornaments on our Italy Christmas Tree! On my last artichoke recipe, … Continue reading →
Hallelujah~ We are out of the Variety meats section of Pomodori e Vino. I don’t know how many of you actually looked… but the posts on sweetbreads, kidney’s and calf brains were awesome. Marcella’s comments really showed her Italian passion … Continue reading →
Today is the first recipe in the Vegetable chapter of Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking. I think you’ll really like this chapter, and there are many recipes for cooking vegetables in ways you’ve probably never cooked them. Today, my recipe … Continue reading →
We are getting into the really ‘good stuff’ on Pomodori e Vino. Y’all might think that the pasta section was good… but we are coming into the ‘Variety Meats’. Hold on folks~ this is going to get good. This week … Continue reading →
