Italian food

Salted cod, known as ‘baccala’ in Italian, is a fish that has enjoyed extreme popularity in much of the Mediterranean.

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 can’t believe that summer has ended and fall has arrived. That means the end or near-end of harvest for many vegetables. Here in Ontario,…

When I think of comfort food Italian style, I think of polenta – and this time of year is the perfect time for polenta! Not…

Fennel is one of those foods that was so common growing up in an Italian family, I naturally thought everyone ate it. Later in life,…

When you think of sweet and delicious Italian Christmas treats, torrone ranks up there as a favorite! Torrone or nougat is a confectionery that is…

A while back we were invited to Windsor Ontario Canada to meet Nonna Gina and her family who were gracious enough to share a couple…

Let’s face it, they all lead to the same thing – little morsels of meat cooked over charcoal which imparts a flavour that for a…

Let me clarify something right from the start cause you’re going to see the pictures and say “hey, where is the sauce?” Translated, yes, bianco…

This easy to prepare Italian potato salad with a homemade EVOO and vinegar dressing is so simple and yet a very popular dish at any…