I have enjoyed reading the many delicious ideas for good Italian cooking.Thanks.I want to share my undertaking of the pear,ricotta cheesecake which was so intriguing.First,time required was very long.The three part recipe required many utensils and much time.To bake the cheesecake it took more than sixty minutes to be firm.The topping needed...I have enjoyed reading the many delicious ideas for good Italian cooking.Thanks.I want to share my undertaking of the pear,ricotta cheesecake which was so intriguing.First,time required was very long.The three part recipe required many utensils and much time.To bake the cheesecake it took more than sixty minutes to be firm.The topping needed liquid in order for the pears to be tender.Personally the "brown look on top was not very attractive.I have been detailedbut it was a big undertaking. Show more

I have made this dish with broccoli di rape and it is,secondo me,tastier ,as the broccoli is a bit more Italian-like than regular broccoli.

We were there last June.It is a fascinatingly elegant place with an extraordinary setting.Best to be there before dark to appreciate the view. Just being in the town and surrounding region was breathtaking....Italian culture at its best.