Imported, Recipes, Side Dishes
by MK Burnell We tend to think of side dishes as an optional, if-you-have-time or special-occasions-only part of a meal. But in Italian cuisine, where every meal is a special occasion, skipping the contorni is like skipping dessert – unthinkable! Contorni are usually a fresh vegetable, prepare[...]
Imported, Wanderlust
by MK Burnell The stunning natural beauty of the island of Capri has captured the hearts of its visitors for hundreds of years. It’s been a resort for the wealthy and powerful since the time of the Roman Republic, when emperors and members of the nobility lived and lounged on the island. But y[...]
Imported, Pasta, Recipes
I just LOVE cheese ravioli so when a friend invited me over for a ravioli dinner I happily accepted. She asked that I bring over some Parmesan cheese which turned out to be a good thing as I wanted to test my new Savora Rotary Cheese Grater. I’ve experienced the sexy efficiency of rotary[...]
Imported, Wanderlust
To really enjoy childless travel, we needed to visit somewhere that is incredibly crowded during the high season but likely to be deserted in the off season. The Amalfi Coast fit the bill perfectly. We left Naples by car and after a stop over in Sorrento and a visit to the ruins of Pompe[...]
Beef Dishes, Imported, Pizza + Paninis, Recipes, Seafood and Shellfish
by MK Burnell If you can’t swing a Mediterranean vacation just now, the next best thing is a home-cooked Italian dinner. With a glass of Chianti in hand and a pot of from-scratch tomato sauce simmering away on the stove, you’ll be feeling like a paesano in no time. Start out with an [...]
Imported, Wanderlust
In Bologna we had our sun, but we didn’t quite have our warmth. For that we would keep heading south. Italy has a new high speed train network, and getting around the country was surprisingly easy. We walked from our hotel to the train station, and then were whisked away at [...]
