The Simple Joys of Springtime. And Italian countryside living. This morning at our neighborhood farmers’ market, I was thrilled to come upon large cases full of fresh, delicious edibles of all sorts. From artichokes to asparagus; to baby onions, broad beans,…
In summer, when zucchini thrives in the mineral rich lands all over the Campania region, their bright, colorful blossoms make a sunny appearance in many of the local specialty dishes. This tasty pasta dish, which combines the blossoms with sweet, succulent shrimp…
These Quick and Easy Veal Scallops, otherwise known as Scaloppine di Vitello alla Sorrentina, are a popular second course meat dish from the lovely coastal village of Sorrento, Italy, that are commonly prepared in traditional homes and restaurants all over…
Fresh egg pasta with sweet Italian sausage, roasted red bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes is an immensely flavorsome pasta dish that is greatly appreciated in the Campania kitchen. At home in Massa Lubrense during the summer months I always find…
During the summer months one of our favorite activities is to jump on the vespa in the early morning hours and cruise the long and winding cliffside road that leads to the small fishing village of Praiano. Here, we like to…
Spaghetti with mussels and cherry tomatoes is one of the most appreciated pasta dishes in the Campanian region. It’s incredibly easy to make, and if you can get your mussels already scrubbed and debearded, it shouldn’t take you more than 10…