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Pears in Pastry with Caramel Sauce
Ripe pears, cloaked in sweet pastry, baked and served in a pool of Caramel Sauce – what an elegant dessert! As soon as I saw Mary Risley, owner of Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco make these pears on a video, I knew I had to try them. Judy Witts Francini, owner of Divina Cucina Cooking School in Certaldo, Italy commented that these pears would be perfect for New Year’s Eve, and she is right. Never one to skimp at the holidays, Judy suggested serving the baked pears with chocolate caramel sauce and edible gold leaf. Thank you, Mary and thank you, Judy – two cooking teachers who rock.
On Sunday, occasionally – No. 1
Welcome to my newest feature. In my virtual peregrinations I find articles that are informative, entertaining and just downright beautiful. Some are by professional food writers, others by amateurs. I’ve decided to post my favorites here on my site. This way you can see what I see. Most of what I post here will be in English, and I’ll focus on things Italian, but there are no limits. Not yet anyhow. If I see something special, I’ll post it here. For now my list will go up on the occasional Sunday – no promises yet on a regular schedule.
Many thanks to Kathy Ayer, whose Italy on a Plate-Weekly Roundup inspired this project, and to Judy Witts Francini for telling me to get going. Thanks also to Nancie McDermott, who wrote to me “You are the clipping service that never sleeps.”
Here are nine that caught my eye. Click on the descriptions to see what I discovered! Read the remainder of this entry »
Crostata di albicocche e amaretti
Apricot and Amaretti Tart
Summer stone fruit is coming in, and if you want to dress it up, try this crostata. It’s apricot season now, but if you miss the window, fear not. This crostata will work beautifully all through summer – plums, peaches and nectarines are great here. And once fall and winter bring a chill to the air, try apples and pears. This is the original all weather dessert. Read the remainder of this entry »