Sausage Stuffing for Turkey Ripieno di Salsiccia per Tacchino 1 pound of sweet sausage (without skin) 1 stick of butter 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 small carrot, diced 1 tablespoon dried thyme, or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 1 teaspoon dried sage, or 2 teaspoons fresh […]
Read MoreFlavors of Fennel “Finocchio”
After posting this week’s salad recipe “That’s Italian!”, a friend emailed me and asked, “how do you prepare fennel?” It seems to be one of those veggies that we have seen in the market, or have read in a list of ingredients, and perhaps a little unfamiliar to the palate? Well, following her question, I […]
Read More“Feast of the 7 Fishes” ~ An Italian Tradition!
So often I am asked: What is The Feast of the 7 Fishes? According to Wikipedia’s encyclopedia definition, The Feast of the Seven Fishes (festa dei sette pesci), celebrated on Christmas Eve, also known as The Vigil (La Vigilia), is believed to have originated in Southern Italy and is not a known tradition in many […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas ~ Happy Holidays
It’s that time of year! However you celebrate this festive season, keep your traditions alive, and create anew, with your friends, family, community and loved ones. In anticipation of this festive season, we ‘deck the halls’ in creating beauty in our homes, offices, nursing homes, hospitals, and schools. We bake sweet treats for good luck, in sharing […]
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