Before I visited Modena, I kept seeing references to the city as the home of stuffed … Tortellini in brodo is a Modena treatRead more
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Pomodorina belies canned tomato image
Pomodorina is tomato sauce rethought, and it’s my most unexpected find on a recent research trip … Pomodorina belies canned tomato imageRead more
Remembering Italy #4 — pasta with prosciutto & tomato
The last time I was in San Daniele del Friuli, I was traveling with the restaurateurs … Remembering Italy #4 — pasta with prosciutto & tomatoRead more
Tomato glut #2: Miradoro’s roasted heirloom tomatoes and pasta
One of the most deceptively simple tomato dishes we enjoyed in the Okanagan Valley was served … Tomato glut #2: Miradoro’s roasted heirloom tomatoes and pastaRead more
Bowties with tomato trimmings
We’re in the midst of the tomato and basil harvest–lots of Costoluto Genovese tomatoes and lots … Bowties with tomato trimmingsRead more
Recapturing a great flavor of New Hampshire
Our latest book, Food Lovers’ Guide to Vermont & New Hampshire (Globe Pequot Press), just arrived … Recapturing a great flavor of New HampshireRead more
All menus lead to Rome
Ultimately, we did visit the amazing museums at Vatican City—and here’s our sneaked photo of the … All menus lead to RomeRead more
Bites worth standing for
It’s easy to get a good, quick lunch in Rome. Usually we opt for a couple … Bites worth standing forRead more
And then there was amatriciana
While Tsatsu Nicholas Awuku was teaching us to make bucatini cacio e pepe (see below), Alessandro … And then there was amatricianaRead more
Learning Roman pastas (#1)
Much as we love Trastevere and its restaurants, one of our other favorite eating establishments is … Learning Roman pastas (#1)Read more