Category Archives: Tarts and Pies

Ricotta, Cherry Jam and Balsamic Tart

I’ve lost count now of how many times I have visited Italy, between hosting our Italiaoutdoors tours and then the on-the-ground research required to discover unique new experiences to share with our guests. My friends and family think I by … Continue reading

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Cranberry Mostarda and Torta di Mele e Mostarda – Italian Inspired Cranberry Sauce

Our culinary adventures in Italy always inspire my cooking back home in the US. I recently have been playing around with some versions of mostarda, a sweet and sour relish, most commonly made from fruit, fresh, dried or candied – … Continue reading

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Apple Amaretti Tart with Almond Ice Cream

On our Italiaoutdoor bike trips this summer to the Veneto, we did a really fun cooking event Villa Margherita with our gracious hosts the Dal Corso family. For dessert, we had a wonderful apple creation in which we cored an … Continue reading

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