A Photoblog on what goes into Queenkv's Tummy
Soft, fat noodles inspired me to dig out our pasta machine.
I adored the handmade handkerchief noodles at Farina. The dish is called Mandilli di seta al Pesto. Each luscious bite of pasta had a punch of flavor from the basil and almond pesto.
This weekend, we made pasta with garlic sausage and Rachel Ray’s bolognese sauce.
Continue reading “Italian Inspiration”
I wanted a meaty dish for my Rosemary bread.
My inspiration: Fare la scarpetta. It’s an Italian saying that encourages diners to mop up every last morsel of their meal by using bread like a “little shoe.”
That led me back to Jeffery Steingarten’s book: “The Man Who Ate Everything.” I found a pasta dish from Albaretto della Torre that would let me mop up meat sauce with bread.
Continue reading “Cook the Book: Albaretto della Torre”
My guilty pleasure: Watching David Rocco’s Dolce Vita on the Cooking Network. I wish I could visit all those beautiful Italian wineries, markets and food spots. He makes life look sweet and easy in Florence.
Sometimes, his cutaway shots show the Duomo. It reminds me of my short weekend trip to Italy. It felt wonderful to take communion inside this epic cathedral.
His weekend in Chianti inspired me to try farro for risotto.
We also wanted to do some grilling yesterday. Farro Risotto Al Chianti paired nicely with these yummy rib-eye steaks.
