Mary Freeland | April 21, 2011
Most Italians are Roman Catholic, and for them and millions of others throughout the world, the forty days before Easter is the Lenten Season. Traditionally, meat is not eaten on Fridays during Lent…which means that during this month even more fish is consumed in any number of wonderful Italian seafood recipes.
Mary Freeland | December 22, 2010
This is a delicious Panini to serve your holiday guest. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Mary Freeland | December 9, 2010
This week’s recipe is one that really says it’s holiday season for us. Growing up, cannoli was a seasonal treat. We’re sure that has something to do with how involved the process is because frankly we could eat these things year round.
Mary Freeland | November 24, 2010
With the holidays upon us, this mulled wine is the perfect drink to serve at gatherings with family and friends.
Mary Freeland | November 18, 2010
Thanksgiving will fast be upon us here in the states. It’s not necessarily a holiday celebrated in Italy but this week we’ve brought a little Tuscany to your leftover turkey. The melding of two cultures to make a meal to be thankful for.
Mary Freeland | November 3, 2010
Welcome to Autumn! Tis the season for warm spices and hearty dishes. This week our macaroni adventure takes us to the pumpkin patch with pumpkin filled pasta. Ravioli di Zucca 1 small – pie pumpkin (approx 2 pounds or 2 1 lb cans of pumpkin) 2 tbsp molasses or dark Karo syrup 2 tbsp unsalted [...]
Mary Freeland | March 31, 2010
Much like here in the United States, Italian Easter traditions vary by region. For example in Rome you may find a more traditional Easter processional. Tuscany brings its own flavor to this celebration of religious tradition and the arrival of spring. Florence, has it’s Scoppio del Carro, or “explosion of the cart”. Direct from the kitchen of her mother-in-law, Lara DiPaola shares the family recipe for Easter Lamb.
