by Opera Joe | Oct 29, 2020 | Lifestyle, Music
In these unusually scary times, we need some relief on the holidays, especially Halloween this year. Socially distanced treat giving? Solo or balcony parties? A spirited party with your COVID quarantine family? Why not? It’s 2020. Here’s a playlist of...
by David Spencer | Oct 23, 2020 | Lifestyle, Specialty Foods
When I visited Bologna, I was amazed by the fresh pasta dishes served at the restaurants I dined in. The signature past dish has to be the namesake, Ragu Bolognese. Some members of my family, despite being of Italian heritage, do not love tomato. Amazingly, this...
by David Spencer | Oct 15, 2020 | Lifestyle, Specialty Foods
My daughter adores olives. It hints towards her love of anything salty and savory. The first time she tasted Vitello Tonnato when I ordered it in an authentic Italian restaurant, she took the plate and finished it. I don’t see it on menus very often...
by Opera Joe | Oct 8, 2020 | Lifestyle, Music
Nothing is as enjoyable, mysterious, or beautiful as a picture-perfect autumn. Family gatherings in the short evening. Drinks on the patio in those last warm moments as the season changes. Everything must be special in the Age of COVID. I mean you certainly want to...
by David Spencer | Oct 1, 2020 | Lifestyle, Specialty Foods
This is another of my favorite antipasti recipes. When I am in Italy you will often find an assorted antipasti platter on the menu, and it will usually include some form of marinated zucchini. Ingredients: 2 pounds small to medium-sized zucchini 5 cloves garlic...
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