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Dinner at La Cantina di Cianna Cianne in Bari Vecchia

rossella rago

Thursday, 17 July 2014

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On my last trip to Italy I was overwhelmed by new tastes and experiences. Even though I've been there many times, I'm always amazed by the many hidden gems I find. That was certainly the case with La ...

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Rossella puglia Cantina di Cianna Cianne Beppe Stucci Bari Vecchia Bari

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My Visit at the Bronx Beer Hall!

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Thursday, 14 March 2013

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As I sit at the bar waiting to speak to Paul and Anthony Ramirez, two of the three owners of the Bronx Beer Hall located in the middle of the Arthur Avenue Market, I look around and notice my fellow...

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Rossella Mike's Deli Bronx Beer Hall Bronx Beer Arthur Avenue Market

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Umbrian Love Cake

letizia mattiacci

Saturday, 02 February 2013

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Being a region of Italy with a strong agricultural background, Umbrian cuisine is very simple. Take cakes for example. Traditional Umbrian cakes are mostly derived from bread. In the past people did...

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Umbria Letizia Mattiacci Desserts Cakes

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Childhood memories:Il Ceppo di Natale,The strain of Christmas

Aurora Frassinelli

Friday, 14 December 2012

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In the early 50’s, the families, grandparents, parents and children ,used to spent the evening afer eating, sitting around the table to tell stories. While chatting each other, they also held small ...

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Log Christmas cake

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My Love Affair with Coffee!

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Monday, 10 September 2012

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What does one say about an espresso machine? Well, when you have a debatable espresso addiction as I do there is a lot to be said. I've been drinking coffee regularly for at least 15 years now. Espre...

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Syntia Espresso Saeco Coffee

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Nonna Denzio's Ravioli

Marla Gulley

Thursday, 19 July 2012

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Culinary influences come in many different forms and sometimes it takes the lens of time to focus all the different influences that make us who we are. I must say that I can draw on a variety of influ...

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Marla Gulley Pasta Recipes Ravioli

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Limoncello Mousse

Danny Campo

Sunday, 24 June 2012

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The first time you try Limoncello your eyes will open wide and your senses will overload. First off the intense lemon hits your tongue. Next, the slightly bitter tanginess of lemon rind fills y...

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Strawberry Shortcake Goes Italian

Peter Francis Battaglia

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

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L et's take this very American dessert and give it an Italian twist for a simple Summertime treat, especially while strawberries are in season. Cut up a pint of fresh sweet strawberries into slic...

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A Taste of Italy in Alaska

Alessa Bertoluzzi

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

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“Buon Viaggio!” Now THAT is what we should have heard as we boarded for an Alaskan cruise in Seattle last month. First of all, we came to find out that our beautiful, 930’ long ship, The Star...

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Tiramisu Star Princess Salmon Sabatini's Paolo Merio Malfacone Lake Como Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani Alaska Cruise

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Grilled Fennel, Orange and Buffalo Mozzarella Salad

Danny Campo

Monday, 11 June 2012

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Grilled Fennel, Orange and Buffalo Mozzarella Salad

Bright sunshine , olive groves, citrus trees, rolling hills and beautiful beaches are just a few things that I remember about my travels to Sicily. Small cars and scooters buzzing around the tight, l...

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foo sicilian salad italian food food

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Panna Cotta all'Amaretto

Adri Barr Crocetti

Sunday, 20 May 2012

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Amaretto Panna Cotta Comfort food, easy comfort food. Whether it is an eggy oven baked custard or Italy's voluptuous Panna Cotta, creamy dairy based are always a hit. I experiment with Panna...

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Happy Nutella Day!

rossella rago

Friday, 04 February 2011

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ALAS! It's here! The day of all days! It's National Nutella Day my friends! My favorite substance ever invented. To me, it is truly the divine food of the Gods. A glorious, chocolatey velour o...

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Nutella Day Nutella

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Sopressata Time!!!

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Monday, 17 January 2011

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Another glorious day of food is upon us! And today, as you all know is National Sopressata Day. For no other reason than because we here at Cooking With Nonna said so! Now, if you all at home ar...

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Nonno Ciriaco Nonna Rosetta Avellino Sausage Salami Sopressata

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Cooking at Masseria Torre Coccaro

rossella rago

Tuesday, 18 May 2010

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Continuing on my trip in Puglia, we spent a lovely day at Masseria Torre Coccaro in Fasano (Brindisi). This masseria is absolutely a 5 star resort. Everything about it is just beautiful: the archi...

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Italy Patate e Cozze Riso Torre Coccaro Masseria puglia

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A Cake for Your Valentine!

rossella rago

Tuesday, 09 February 2010

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Ciao a tutti, Tis the season of love and heartfelt togetherness! That's right guys and gals, the fat, rosy cherub of Valentine's Day has all but arrived, and you know what that means: chocolate! ...

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Desserts Cakes Nutella

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More Nutella for All!

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Tuesday, 26 January 2010

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Ciao a Tutti, With Nonna Rina's homemade ravioli still fresh in the mind (and most of my freezer), we're going to head back to my kindly kitchen to literally whip up another Nutella-based dessert ...

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Welcome back Nonna Rina!

rossella rago

Monday, 18 January 2010

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Ciao a Tutti, I hope you've all enjoyed my Nutella cookies recipe, but after our quick break I am very much back as promised with the inestimable Nonna Rina. This week she's walking us through he...

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Emilia Romagna Rina Mulazzi Nonna Rina Ravioli Emilia Romagna

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I Love Nutella!

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Monday, 11 January 2010

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Ciao a Tutti, So here we are, Monday night, and you're all pasted to your computers in eager anticipation of this week's fabulous nonna and her recipe that she's brought along from the farthest r...

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Nutella Nutella Chip Cookies Desserts Cooking with Rossella

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Welcome Nonna Rina!

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Monday, 04 January 2010

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Ciao a Tutti, Happy 2010, everyone! It's been a whirlwind holiday season, and though I've pretty much pushed my snooze button into oblivion, it's time to get back in the kitchen! I know it's goi...

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Rina Mulazzi Nonna Rina Lasagna Emilia Romagna

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Christmas Time!

rossella rago

Monday, 21 December 2009

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Ciao a Tutti, It's Christmas week, and I don't know about you, but I have visions of a whole lot more than sugarplums dancing in my head! The holidays have always been my favorite time of year ev...

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