"So we beat on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." Frankly, I think he was talking about Memorial Day weekend traffic out to the Hamptons. Nor am I sure that the story is a real tragedy either. Other... Read More »
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 don't want to come off sounding like one of those nut jobs ranting on about how processed food, genetically modified food and fast food are slowly killing America. Well actually, I do. Call me a communist, or a socialist, or... Read More »
The story of the artichoke should be heeded by my wonderful wife and women everywhere. You see, a long time ago, in ancient Greece, a beautiful woman named Cynara lived on the island of Zinari. One day, when Zeus was there... Read More »
Every time I turn around, some child or adult is being diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). It's enough to make your head spin. I don't know what to believe anymore, but who's got time to think about it? I'm too... 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 »
Cancer sucks. I first realized this when I was about 7-years-old, and somehow watched a made for TV movie, Sunshine , in which a young mother dies of cancer. I recently googled it because the only scenes I vividly remember are... Read More »
The Italians have wisely distilled three millenia of civilization down into two basic tenets: 1) trust no one, and 2) eat locally. Or put another way, who needs a government as long as the food is good? Ironically, their food... Read More »
I'm ready for my close up. This week's Sunday Pasta is all about stealing the show before the grand finale. There's no need to wait for your dolce to arrive because this pasta gives your tiramisu some primo competition in scene... 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 »
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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