npr:

Famous for its grain, pork products and black truffles, this region’s cuisine exemplifies the cardinal virtues of all Italian cooking: simplicity, tradition and respect for fresh, local ingredients. Food writer Tom Gilbert recalls his time there with recipes for pasta, soup and salad.

via Kitchen Window: Bringing Home The Essence Of Umbria, Italy

Get recipes for Strangozzi Al Tartufo (Strangozzi Pasta With Black Truffle Sauce), Minestra Di Zucca, Farro E Verdure (Squash And Farro Soup With Greens), Penne Alla Norcina (Penne In The Style Of Norcia) and Insalata Di Farro (Cold Farro Salad).

Photo: Tom Gilbert for NPR

Italian food stereotypes, no grazie!

It’s only when I left  Italy – where I was born and lived for 23 years - that I really realized how the world see us. As in most countries in the world, population and culture are different in diff…

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kitchenbrain:

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kitchenbrain:

Crema emulsionata di piselli con mortadella croccante allo stand Pentole Agnelli

My take on Christmas Eve dinner Roman style:

From the top: Caviar tarts, Assorted cheese, Fried vegetables (artichokes, broccoli and zucchini), Spaghetti in Tuna Ragú, Lobster with lobster-brandy roux, Homemade castagnole, Pandoro.

Moderate dosage of riesling, help from friends and family.

Buon Natale! 

Lunch with Insalata di mare that I just made to celebrate the early summer (Italian seafood salad).

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