I currently live out in the country, where many of my neighbors are horses. This, as opposed to life in New York, where many of my neighbors were merely asses. Although I certainly do miss the city's rich cultural offerings, I... Read More »
I have a problem with the word noodle. A big problem, which has morphed into an Othello-like obsession, though it's more of a hatred than a jealousy. I'll start with the spelling and the sound. Noodle. Say it aloud and you'll... Read More »
She's on the endangered species list. Maybe only a few hundred thousand left. Average age is around 75, probably lost her mate, generally in a black coat, prominent proboscis, with a few errant whiskers. At a mature age, her... Read More »
"Do you really need another glass of wine, darling?" We've all heard this before, and generally, my response is, "Yes, darling, I do." But rather than continue with the ongoing passive-aggressive repartee, I thought it would be... Read More »
We know you're in there, Mr. Chips. Step away from your vehicle, Senor Guacamole. Come out with your hands up, Mr. Wings. We don't want anyone to get hurt. It's Super Bowl Sunday and there's a new sheriff in town. His name is... Read More »
I'm as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore. I'm fighting mad. Fit to be tied. Go ahead, make my day. Let’s take this outside. Oh, yeah? Yeah. I was in a NYC Italian restaurant the other day and I asked... Read More »
Knock knock. Who's there? Trixie. Trixie who? Trixie Dekaphobia (aka, triskaidekaphobia, or the fear of the number 13). Fear of 13? I just can't relate. For me, it's finally 2013 and I couldn't be happier. 13 is my lucky... Read More »
ing delicious! That's what it was. And that's what I was muttering to myself as I ate this week's pasta, Spaghetti Chitarra alla Norcina at Angelini Osteria in Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago. It really was that... Read More »
When pigs fly! Yeah, I'll tell you when pigs fly. Pigs fly every time their hind legs are cured in salt and then aged for 12-24 months in the vicinity of Parma, Italy. Pigs fly every time they are turned into prosciutto. ... Read More »
Everyone knows that The David (il Davide) is a masterpiece created by the 26-year-old artistic genius Michelangelo in 1504. The long lines to get into the Accademia Gallery in Florence are worth the wait to the see the... Read More »
Benvenuti alla Guida Garrubbo! Join us as we share recipes, wine, stories, and all the good that comes from la cucina Italiana!
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