Christmas in Italy
Until I visited Italy at Christmastime, I never realized the differences between how they celebrate Christmas and how Americans do. On...
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Jan Dempsey
- Oct 20, 2015
- 2 min
An Authentic Italian Experience – la Vendemmia
One of the things I look forward to all year long is the Vendemmia, or grape harvest, at Podere Erica. And I am not the only one! In...
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Jan Dempsey
- Oct 19, 2015
- 1 min
Crostini Toscani
Crostini Toscani features a rich chicken liver pate spread called "fegatini" on crunchy toasts. Crostini Toscani Serves 6 to 8 12 ounces...
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Jan Dempsey
- Oct 19, 2015
- 1 min
Crostini con Fagioli
Crostini con fagioli is a typical Tuscan appetizer featuring creamy white beans or cannellini beans, cooked slowly and then served on...
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Jan Dempsey
- Oct 19, 2015
- 1 min
Arista con Patate Arrosto
Arista con Patate Arrosto is typical Tuscan roasted pork with potatoes. Arista con Patate Arrosto Serves 6 to 8 1 ½ lbs. Pork roast 5...
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Jan Dempsey
- Aug 20, 2015
- 2 min
Best Barbeque – Italian Style
I know it is the end of Summer, but here in San Francisco, as the fog disappears, we get our Indian Summer. Â So, we are still thinking...
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Jan Dempsey
- Aug 19, 2015
- 1 min
Happy Hour at the Grill – Italian Style
These classic Italian cocktails are perfect for summertime grilling. Negroni Our Massimo loves his Negroni. His recipe is simple,...
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Jan Dempsey
- Aug 19, 2015
- 1 min
Massimo's Grilled Peppers
For me, nothing tastes like summer more than roasted bell peppers from the BBQ. MASSIMO’S GRILLED PEPPERS Ingredients: 6 red bell peppers...
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Jan Dempsey
- Aug 15, 2015
- 2 min
La Bistecca alla Fiorentina
One of the most famous dishes in Florence is La Bistecca alla Fiorentina. It is a thickly cut Chianina beef steak which is grilled rare...
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Jan Dempsey
- Aug 15, 2015
- 2 min
Panzanella Salad
When I am in Italy in the Summer, I love to eat Panzanella Salad. You might be surprised how it looks in Italy. There are no croutons!...
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Jan Dempsey
- Aug 15, 2015
- 1 min
Massimo's Grilled Zucchini
Even if you don't love zucchini, you should try this recipe! MASSIMO’S GRILLED ZUCCHINI Ingredients: 3 zucchini, unpeeled and sliced...
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Jan Dempsey
- Aug 15, 2015
- 1 min
Massimo's Grilled Onions
If you can find Tropea onions, they are the best, but just about any onion will work. MASSIMO’S GRILLED ONIONS Ingredients: 2 large red...
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