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Tag Archives: pasta
An American in Florence: farfalla con tonno
For me, this simple farfalle con tonno will always evoke memories of an enchanted day in Florence. The day began with a long bus ride up one of Florence’s many hills, out of the sizzling city center, and into a … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Kitchen, On the Road, Recipes, Travel
Tagged california cuisine, Europe, farfalla con tonno, Florence, food, italian cuisine, pasta, puttanesca, recipes, travel, travelogue, tuna, Tuscany
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An American in Rome: Spaghetti alla carbonara
“What do you want to eat?” The restaurant’s menu is thick as a novel. I look at the waiter, and ask him to bring me his favorite dish. He brought me a large terracotta bowl full of spaghetti alla carbonara. … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Kitchen, On the Road, Recipes, Travel
Tagged cheese, easy weeknight recipes, eggs, Europe, food, guanciale, italian cuisine, Italy, pasta, recipes, roman cuisine, spaghetti alla carbonara, travel, travelogue
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On Fava Beans
There are the flavors that we know from childhood—the flavors of our mothers’ kitchens, the tastes and smells that we come to accept as natural—and then there are the flavors that we learn, later, in adulthood. We may learn to … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen, Recipes
Tagged california cuisine, farm to table, fava beans, Mediterranean cuisine, pasta, recipes, San Francisco Bay Area, spring, vegetables
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Quick Dinners for Working Girls: Pork Ragu
Office girls need to eat, too. But what to cook after 8 hours with a computer? Something quick, and easy, with leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch. This is a recipe for a quick pork “ragu” that doesn’t need to simmer for … Continue reading
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