Pickled Zucchini – Zucchini sott’olio
Yes, you read it right – pickled zucchini! You might be thinking how is this possible and that zucchini would go mushy but you will…
Yes, you read it right – pickled zucchini! You might be thinking how is this possible and that zucchini would go mushy but you will…
We got such great feedback and interest that we wanted to share our drying tips so you can enjoy these tasty gems all year round.
This DIY dried hot peppers post is a must-read for any lover of hot foods and peppers! The first time I was introduced to these…
Nduja, pronounced ‘An-du-ra’ or ‘An-du-ya’ depending where you are in Italy, originates from a Calabrian village that one of my Nonnas comes from called Spilinga.
The Tomato!! Believe it or not, the tomato does not originate from Italy, not even Europe. In fact, it is quite a newcomer to Italian…
Roasting peppers over a fire, out of all the autumn preserving, I think, is my favorite. It might be because I’m a wee bit of…
It’s that time of year. From the moment you bring the first zucchini into the house, up until October, it’s non-stop freezing, blanching, drying, pureeing,…
One of the first and last things to grow in an Italian garden is rapini, a collard green of which there are many varieties.
It’s asparagus season! So you may read this and, like my husband, wonder what would possess someone to roam ditches and pastures for asparagus when…
We visited Nonna Olga in the fall when she was preparing to dry the tomatoes from her garden. We will cover that process in greater…
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