My dear friend George is a remarkably intelligent, molecular biologist-turned-investment banker living in New York City. Locally, these qualities make him "keenly observant, intensely discerning, and exceedingly articulate." ... Read More »
Sometimes it's easier to have just a few choices rather than to have too many. This notion is so simple, and yet so complex, and perhaps so very bourgeois. But the intersection of freedom and boundaries can be tricky, especially... Read More »
This recipe is dedicated to Gwyneth Paltrow and Parmigiano-Reggiano -- the queen of haute pop and the king of Italian cheese. Listen, GP does a lot of things well: acts, sings, foreign accents, blogs, cooks, plus the rock star... Read More »
Once again, I was in an interminable, unnatural, and indecent bind. I did not enjoy the pain. Soft music played in the background as a soft voice commanded me to focus. Yes, this was yoga class. I thought to myself, "But I am... Read More »
Those Italians have a different word for everything. And in the case of mint, as in the herb, it's menta. Those same Italians have also been known to combine pasta with just about everything, so if it grows or breaths or swims... Read More »
Meet my friends, Cacio and Pepe. Cacio is pale white, from the countryside outside of Rome; Pepe is black as night, of mysterious origins. Their relationship is still very taboo in most of America. As a matter of fact, I’ve... Read More »
Ok. There are few lessons buried in this recipe, which is probably the most common and the most bastardized of all pasta dishes in America. First, despite the Italian Facebook page dedicated to the non-existence of Fettuccine... Read More »
This Sunday Pasta recipe is dedicated to Veronica. We will call it "Veronica's favorite" and along with it we will wish her a very happy birthday! I suppose this was the inspiration for Kraft Mac n' Cheese, which we all know... Read More »
Tortellini alla panna is a rich, decadent pasta dish. It is always a crowd pleaser when serving to guests. It is best if made with fresh pasta but if you have about 4 hours and want to begin a "labor of love" you can make... Read More »
