| | For Daughter C, that is -- Son R still has another week to go. And to celebrate, the parents of C's class planned a picnic that we decided to set up indoors because the weather report was lousy. And wrong; being indoors meant the food stayed in the shade and cool, while the kids played outside and the adults talked (and took an afternoon walk; beautiful countryside in Chianti). A fine early spring day! | | Almost Wordless Wednesday: Giardineira Giardiniera is one of the most basic Italian antipasti, a medley of pickled vegetables that refreshes in the summer months and adds zest to blander winter fare. While one can... Read more | Got a Free Minute or Two? Make Vinegar! Seriously. Though it's not the season for apple vinegar, you can make wine vinegar at any time, easily and quickly, and what you make will be much better than anything... Read more | Two For One... Pressed for time and wondering what to cook? The situation is nothing new; the first issue of La Cucina Italiana, published close to 80 years ago, contains an editorial entitled... Read more | Pies: Ice Cream! Italians as a rule don't make chocolate chip cookies, but the cookie racks in supermarkets are full of them, and they are an excellent base for a crumb crust, which you can then chill and fill with ice cream. Which? You can make your own, following the suggestion here, or use your favorite commercial ice cream One of those rich chocolaty ice creams would make for a pie that's downright libidinous... | | | | 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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