Sunday, February 5, 2012

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From Kyle Phillips, your Guide to Italian Food
It has been uncommonly cold this week -- On Tuesday we got snow in Chianti, which stuck and shows no signs of melting, while Rome got more than a dusting on Friday (and has ground to a halt), and much of the South, especially the mountains inland, is also snowed in. The situation is quite difficult, with many areas still without power, and food beginning to be scarce because the trucks can't make deliveries. They say we have another week to go before it gets better. We shall see.

Almost Wordless Wednesday: Polenta Grigliata
Polenta is Corn Meal Mush, and on the face of it not a good choice for the grill. However, you can adjust the thickness of polenta with the cooking time... Read more

It's Orange Season!
Most definitely; the markets are full of all kinds of oranges now, and though my favorite way to enjoy them is at the end of a meal or as a... Read more

Almost Wordless Wednesday: Agnello Scottadito
Agnello scottadito, finger-burning lamb, is one of several Italian recipes whose names suggest how good they are - Saltimbocca alla Romana, Roman hop-in-your-mouth, is another - and the name is... Read more

Dishes to Keep the Chill at Bay
As temperatures drop off in the fall, Italian cooking changes: The dishes become richer and heavier, to better stick to the ribs, and cooking times become much longer, because a slowly bubbling pot works wonders, spreading warmth and cheer throughout the home. Hearty soups, rich stews, and more. In short, comfort food.

 


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