Archive for la buona cucina americana
Italy *IS* Magical and we have the unicorn to prove it
I always knew Italy was a special place, but I didn’t realize how special until yesterday.
“What is that?” You ask.
Why, it is a unicorn.
They *do* exist … they *do* exist … and all of the times your 3-year old daughter said she saw one were true.
This rare animal, who has been so creatively named “Unicorn,” was recently spotted in [...]
La Buona Cucina Americana: Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas
When I first told my mother I was going to contribute to La Buona Cucina Americana recipe series her response was,“What are you going to cook?”
“MEXICAN!” I proudly announced.
“Well,” she pointed out. “That isn’t really American.”
But, I respectfully disagree.
Mexican food is American dangit. At least the way we eat it in Texas. It is called Tex-Mex. [...]
Tips for Choosing Your Next Vacation
With exciting new travel destinations bouncing around in your mind and over-zealous advertisers promising a paradise filled with freebies, it is hard to choose where to spend your next vacation. Pinpointing the exact location and then putting all of the logistics in order can be a stressful and time-consuming venture. Believe me, I understand.
Over the years, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits - La Buona Cucina Americana
You may remember last month when Judith, of Think on It! organized a rally of American-food-lovin’ expats to start a new campaign. This endeavor, called La Buona Cucina Americana, brings the blogosphere an array of homemade American goodies created by expats living in the Bel Paese.
Yes, we still love you, pasta. We still crave you, [...]
Primavera in Catanzaro
Ah, yes … Spring has arrived. I almost didn’t recognize it, as being from southeast Texas, we tend to skip this season and jump straight from hot to hell.
But, it is, in fact, spring.
Fruit trees are sprouting buds, bees are buzzing, and, if you’ve never been surrounded by orange blossoms in April, well, you are [...]
Italian Politics…Are We There Yet?
What do Silvio Berlusconi, the Greek War hero, Ulysses, and bridge-shadowed fish have in common? Hmmm…? I’ll give you a hint. I read about them all, in the same article, this morning.
Sunday and Monday are the big election days in Italy, and although I can’t yet vote, I have had my fill of Italian politicians. [...]
Birthday Wishes for Mom
At what point do we grow up and really meet our parents? I can’t recall the first time I saw my mother, not as “my mom,” but as another person.
My mother is a woman. A wife. A friend. But, when did I meet her?
It wasn’t here…
Or, here…
My mother was quite possibly the best mom any [...]
Better Late than Never - Poste Italiane
It’s a pretty widespread secret that our beloved, and much depended on, Poste Italiane sometimes lets us down
Just a quick hop, skip, and jump around the blogosphere will tell you all about it.
You know what I say to that?
Expectations, people!! It’s all about expectations. And, come on…give the poste a break! Sometimes they do come [...]
