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Torrone Parfait

In Home Cooked, Indulging On March 3, 2012 5 Comments

The main ingredient of this chilled dessert is Torrone, an Italian nougat made from honey, almonds, pistacchios or hazelnuts, sugar and egg whites. A document from October 25, 1441,… Read More »

The Oscar at Toast

Breakfast Tacos at Toast, Beverly Hills

In California, Coffee Break, Foodie Tales, United States On March 2, 2012 0 Comments

At Toast in Beverly Hills, I am lucky to get a table. I deliberate and order “The Oscar,” thin strips of chicken, guacamole, fresh salsa and eggs over… Read More »

Ginger & Saffron Chicken

Ginger & Saffron Chicken

In Home Cooked, Meating On March 1, 2012 0 Comments

This recipe is for those who are tired of eating “boring” chicken and vegetables and are craving some flavor.               Thanks to… Read More »

Urth Banana Cream Pie

Urth Caffé, Beverly Hills, CA

In California, Coffee Break, Foodie Tales, United States On February 28, 2012 1 Comment

I drift the streets of downtown Beverly Hills. A sign captures my attention. “Green Tea Espresso,” compels me to stop at the bustling Urth Caffé ”exclusive organic coffees and fine… Read More »

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Pork Tenderloin with Prunes and Chestnuts

In Home Cooked, Meating On February 23, 2012 0 Comments

Don’t let the name deter you. The beautiful combination of sweet and salty will be great to you and your guests.             Procedure:
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Aebelskivers

In Solvang (CA) Searching for Aebelskivers

In Foodie Tales, Sweet Tooth On February 22, 2012 2 Comments

We arrive in Solvang in the middle of the night. With the information we have, the only things we know is that it’s a Danish colony founded in… Read More »

Lattughe

Lattughe, Italian Carnival Treat

In Home Cooked, Indulging On February 20, 2012 8 Comments

At the end of February, Italy celebrates Carnival, a huge winter festival, with masquerade balls and loads of entertainment. Children and adults alike dress up and parade along… Read More »

Pizza at La Bicyclette

Pizza at La Bicyclette, Carmel, CA

In California, Casual Cuisine, Foodie Tales, United States On February 19, 2012 7 Comments

We walk by La Bicyclette, in Carmel, on a Saturday evening. An old fashioned sign with a bicycle outlined in wrought iron captures our attention. We stop and… Read More »

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Pizzoccheri

In Carbing, Home Cooked On February 16, 2012 3 Comments

Pizzoccheri (peet-zo-k-air-ee) represents a typical dish from Valtellina, an area in the north of Lombardy, near the Swiss border. It is an excellent kind of Tagliatelle-shaped Pasta whose… Read More »

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Dametra Greek Cafe in Carmel, CA

In California, Fancy Food, Foodie Tales, United States On February 14, 2012 4 Comments

We have 24 hours in Carmel, CA, and it happens to be New Year’s Eve. It should come as no surprise that, while the rest of the world… Read More »

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Caramel Mou and Walnut Crostata

In Home Cooked, Indulging On February 12, 2012 8 Comments

In Italy “Mou” is a very common type of soft candies that have a milky, caramel flavor. In this recipe it is used as a toffee sauce, similar to… Read More »

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Sliders in Berkeley

In Foodie Tales, Quick Bites On February 9, 2012 2 Comments

It might be the land of vegan and vegetarian cuisine… but sometimes, when one happens to be traveling, rushing, and craving some meat, Berkeley can be a good… Read More »