Always on the hunt for new cookbooks to add to my extensive library on Italian cuisine, I was fortunate to have one of the pioneers in the industry visit my Newburyport neighborhood recently. Mary Ann Esposito is one of … Continue reading
Years ago, I recall a story about a patronizing French chef who, when asked what he thought of Chef Alice Waters cooking, responded, “That is not cooking, that is shopping.” I wish this was as easy as he makes it … Continue reading
I am off to Liguria next week, to discover the best locales for our new Liguria and Cinque Terre walking tour. As I prepare for each tour, I research extensively the local cuisine. This dish is a prime example of … Continue reading
We are introducing a new Italiaoutdoors walking adventure to Liguria and Cinque Terre. Also known as the Italian Riviera, this is one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world. Here, the sea and the mountains meet in dramatic fashion, … Continue reading
Mushroom hunting was once an important source of sustenance in many regions of Italy, from the Veneto to Tuscany to Umbria to Liguria. Many Italians today still forage wild mushrooms, with local communities in each region working to keep this … Continue reading
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