Arancini. I had never even heard of this amazing appetizer until several years ago. And that was about the same time I learned to make risotto. That was also when I began to realize that Italian cooks hate to waste anything. So when I ended up with leftover risotto I discovered that creamy, cheesy rice […]
The Appetite Comes While You Are Eating – Ten Courses!
“Lappetito Vien Mangiando…” The Appetite Comes While You Are Eating Bring your appetite! The long awaited day for sharing details of our ten course rustic Italian dinner is finally here! I apologize in advance for the HUGE number of photos I’ll be sharing…but I believe these pictures ARE worth a thousand words. Especially on a […]
Dal Contadino Trattoria – Inspiration For A Ten Course Meal
It turns out one amazing dish from an authentic Italian trattoria was my inspiration for a ten course Italian meal! Peepaw and I love to visit some of our Snowbird neighborhood restaurants on what we call “Wine Wednesdays.” I tasted a fantastic dish at Dal Contadino Trattoria, one of our favorite eateries located only a […]
Cilino’s – A True Taste Of Italy In Small Town Iowa
Cilino’s. The restaurant name was the first clue. We had stumbled upon a real Italian restaurant on the main street of tiny Wellman, Iowa. IMPORTANT INFO: At the time of this posting Cilino’s in Wellman is CLOSED on Mondays and Tuesdays! Be sure to check their Facebook page for any further updates. Let Me Set […]
Spaghetti Puttanesca – A Pasta Dish That’s Meemaw Approved
Happy New Year from our winter snowbird nest in Florida! I know it’s been a LONG time since I’ve shared a new blog post with all of you, but I think this is the last “test” of my newly updated website that now boasts extra security measures for all of us. Today I’m writing this […]
Citta’ Deli Tiramisu- A Taste of Italy In McCook Nebraska
When we pulled into McCook Nebraska I had no idea I would end up in Italy for dessert. But that’s exactly what happened when we strolled by Citta’ Deli. And I had no clue that I was about to sample the best tiramisu I had ever tasted. You see, small town America is filled with […]