Three little words that have an ages old special meaning. Civility Contadina Toscano! I heard those words many years ago while in Siena. I really didn’t understand the context in which they were said but at the time I…

This is great addition to any meal and perfect for a company dish. Sometimes you just need another quick dish to compliment a meal.   ½ CUP VEGETABLE OIL or DUCK FAT 2 LBS RUSSET POTATOES – peeled 1…

Spaetzle is a type of Central European egg noodles often servedas a side for meat dishes or dishes that have a sauce or gravy.   1 ¾ CUPS FLOUR 3 TBS SPARKLING SELTZER WATER ½ TSP NUTMEG – freshly…

Charlie and I Send Best Wishesto Friends and Loyal Customers for a Peaceful Labor Day!       BUON MANGIATA!    Meet Anita Augello – The woman behind all of these Italian favorites.   Follow us on Facebook for…

It’s Labor Day the all-American holiday, the designated end to summer and a day to  celebrate with family and friends. But mainly it is a day to recognize and celebrate the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength,…

and why! As I have mentioned several times, we have a sort of mini fig farm in our back yard. It all started with a twig that was brought over from Sicily many years ago and planted in a…

It’s an easy dessert but it is so full of fruit that it would probably pass for a breakfast sweet, too!   1 ½ CUPS PECANS – chopped 3 CUPS FLOUR 2 CUPS SUGAR 1 TSP BAKING SODA 1…

Stufato di Melanzane   3 ½ CUPS VIDALIA ONIONS – thinly sliced 3 ½ LBS EGGPLANT cut in ½-inch slices 4 GARLIC CLOVES – thinly sliced SALT and GROUND PEPPER 1 ½-2 CUPS TOMATO SAUCE – divided A BUNCH…

I love making this chicken recipe not only because it is delicious but, also,  because it reminds me of some happy times with good friends during the late 60’s and into the 70’s.  Charlie worked for Erie Tech and…

A recipe straight from a friend in Hawaii 8 OZ SHORT PASTA – penne, gemelli, etc. ¼ CUP RICE VINEGAR – or to taste SALT AND PEPPER 1 ½ LBS RED POTATOES – diced in ½-inch pieces, peeled or…