Ever since I attended a bread-making workshop, I became spoiled for home-baked bread. This open-face Burrata and Avocado Tartine recipe is a yummy sandwich topper on crusty bread whether you bake it yourself or pick up a fresh artisanal loaf. Enjoy this recipe! Yummy burrata Fresh Italian-made burrata from Italy is like nothing you can ever imagine It's considered … [Read more...]
Wild Yeast French Country Loaf With Expert Tips
I attended a 4-hour breadmaking class in Culver City led by Rose Lawrence of Red Bread where we all learned how to make an artisan wild-yeast French Country Loaf. Baking bread is a complicated but satisfying process. When done right, it takes hours to make. Read the tips below this recipe to get the most out of baking your bread. Enjoy this recipe: All of … [Read more...]
Tuscan Bread Soup (Ribollita) with White Beans and Vegetables
When I was in Tuscany, I couldn't resist ordering bread soup made with slightly stale, but wonderful Italian bread. The bread in Northern Italy is slightly spongy which gives it a unique flavor. My travels there inspired me to create a recipe for Tuscan Bread Soup, which is also known as Ribollita. You can make this soup on your stovetop or in a slow cooker. Enjoy this … [Read more...]
Radicchio and Arugula Salad
After my trip to Italy and a visit to the Campo di Fiori open produce market in Rome, I was inspired to create a Radicchio and Arugula Salad. It's simple but contains Italian favorites like Gorgonzola cheese and fennel. Enjoy this recipe! Salad isn’t served before a meal in Italy, but rather after the meal as a digestive. You won't find it soaked in dressing … [Read more...]
Pastéis de Nata: Lisbon, Portugal’s Secret Recipe
While we were on a Mediterranean cruise on the Cunard Queen Elizabeth, we stopped in Lisbon, Portugal. It was a short day excursion, but while we were there, we tasted one of Portugal's specialty desserts called Pastéis de Nata, which are fabulously tasty custard tarts. My life was forever changed. Find a local guide in Lisbon, here. I'm not a huge dessert eater, but I … [Read more...]