This is a difficult subject to broach in any context, but particularly so in a prim and proper family book such as this, where it would be absolutely gauche to… [Read More]
Pasta e Fagioli
On this Valentine’s Day, I reflect back to when I first met Patricia, the ideal modern woman, desirable on so many levels: artistic, strong, beautiful, and smart. I placed her… [Read More]
Orecchiette con Ceci (Chickpeas)
My birthday is fast approaching and so my mother has already brought over my annual gift bag. (For her, a gift is late if it isn’t two weeks early.) The… [Read More]
Tagliatelle ai Funghi Porcini
This little porcini went to market. This little porcini stayed home. And this little porcini went wee, wee, wee, all the way onto my tagliatelle. Porcini, plural for porcino, or… [Read More]
Spaghetti con Crema di Zucchine
Somehow, I only want to start a diet after I’ve finished eating dinner. Never beforehand. And I’m always motivated to cut back on the wine after a glass or two. … [Read More]
Spaghetti con Tonno e Peperoni (Tuna and Red Peppers)
On the 4th of July weekend, we celebrate the original Brexit. The only difference being that the Brits that voted to leave 200 years ago had already left for America…. [Read More]
Tagliatelle ai Carciofi (Artichokes)
I. Hate. These. Three. Word. Taglines. Separated. By. Periods. Examples: Discover. Interact. Optimize (For a web agency) Strong. Stable. Secure (For a bank) Tone. Burn. Sculpt. (For a fitness company)… [Read More]
Penne con le Fave (Fava Beans)
Absolutely Favulous! Favtastic! This is no Favrication. Everyone loved it, Favmously. But before you commit to this springtime Favarite, a couple words of caution. First, in order to maximize pleasure,… [Read More]
Fettuccine ai Funghi e Pomodoro (Mushrooms)
I don’t mean to get all 1984 on you, but why would you want to buy your books from Big Brother? Eerily keeping track of your every thought. And I… [Read More]
Cappelletti con Crema di Lenticchie (Lentils)
I’ve got my pulse on pasta. Or maybe, I’ve got pasta on my pulse. Either way, a winning combination: pasta and pulse. Lentils are a type of pulse, along with… [Read More]
