| | This year the Christmas vacation was longer than usual, because Epiphany, which is a holiday, fell on a Thursday and those who could took Friday off too. But now it's all over, and tomorrow the kids will be back in school. Yes, parents are happy, though we are all wondering what the school budget cuts will bring. I doubt we'll go back to what things were like when I was here in 1969, and school started on October 1, but afternoon activities may cease. | | Almost Wordless Wednesday: Rome's Campo dei Fiori It is great fun to wander about Italian vegetable markets, especially the traditional markets in the hearts of the cities. Here we are in Rome's Campo dei Fiori, and have... Read more | Got Chokes? I came home with a huge bag of artichokes the other day -- way too many to stand up in a pitcher of water (they'll keep a day or two... Read more | Use Your Fireplace! Of late we've been lighting a fire almost every night; the flames are a delight to watch, and the warmth is nice too. The next step, once the coals have... Read more | Antipasti: Bread Pudding with Ham and Vegetables This is savory bread pudding is a modern Italian recipe, and will be quite nice as part of a quick luncheon. It calls for Porcini, and while they will add a special something extra, you could made do with larger cremini mushrooms or other wild mushrooms if you had to. | | | | Italian Food Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com | | | | Must Reads | | Advertisement | |
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