Archive for Il Cibo
Recipe Sharing … Isn’t THAT the Best Kind?
I’ve been gone from Italy almost a month and while I do love me some good ole Tex-Mex, Southern cooking and yes, I will admit this- Pizza Hut, I am missing the realdeal.
Here is a compilation of some of my favorite recipes from some of my favorite bloggers …
Enjoy. Or should I say Buon Appetito!
Pasta
Pasta [...]
First of the Month Recipe: Strawberry Tiramisu
Did you know the Italian word “tiramisu” translates as “pick me up?” Well, it does and that is exactly what this coffee-free summer version does. This refreshing dessert is ideal for those dog days of summer, and in fact I’m going to make it this week, with strawberries and blueberries to celebrate America’s Independence Day.
Without [...]
Summer, Love and Strawberries
Or that could be “summer love” and strawberries …
Either way I’m hoping you have a love-filled summer and plenty of fun, friendship and fresh fruit to go around!
Happy Love Thursday.
Check back on Wednesday for this strawberry tiramisu recipe - just in time to celebrate America’s 4th of July holiday!
Travel Tip Tuesday: 15 Reasons to Visit Catanzaro Italy
It’s human nature to take things we love for granted, and although none of us like to admit we do that with people, it is safe to say, at least some of us, have taken our “hometowns” for granted.
When Robin approached me with this idea as a potential Travel Tip Tuesday topic, I felt somewhat [...]
First of the Month Recipe - Tomato and Pesto Pasta
I went to sleep last night and it was January, I woke up in June. How is it possible we are already in the sixth month of 2008? With the sweet scent of gardenias and the chit chat of fluttering birds, I am not surprised summer is here, and with that we have the First of [...]
Pazzi for Porcini
I’m in love.
And, no it isn’t just with him, him, or even him.
I’m in love with a mushroom, and I don’t mean the smoking kind.
Porcini mushrooms win the blue ribbon as the delicacy of all delicacies in my book, and I pretty sure I’m not alone. There are many types and qualities of porcini mushrooms, and if you are [...]
Fried Dough is Good for the Heart
I’ve lost count of the times I’ve heard someone refer to Americans as piggish, gluttonous, or, well, fat. It happens a lot! In fact, a month or so ago we went out for pizza with Pep’s cousins, his cousins’ cousins, and some of their friends. Pep and his cousin grabbed center stage when they told the group about their [...]
Fiere are fun!
I love shopping.
I do.
I love it so much, in fact, I will shop for things I don’t even need. (Oh, come on. You know you do, too!)
And, since Italy is famous for designers, fashion, and all-around great shopping, then how lucky am I to be here?
After living in Italy for two years, I have finally realized [...]
First of the Month Recipe - Torta alle Mela di Peppe
Today marks Day One of yet another new addition to My Bella Vita’s new home. While this timid chef can’t commit to a weekly recipe for What’s Cooking Wednesdays, I will offer at least one new recipe now and then, and it will be featured right here on the 1st of every month!
How lucky for me [...]
The Side Effects of Love
Love can make your heart beat a little faster…
It can make your hands shake or your head spin…
It can make you feel warm all over.
Kinda like this.
Isn’t it comforting to know love really is all around? Last weekend Peppe and I stopped in at Bar Centrale in downtown Catanzaro Lido for a quick cap before [...]
