If you have had real ricotta, you know how far and away it is from the product in the plastic tubs at most grocery stores. Although the grocery items are technically ricotta, they do not have the full, rich, creamy taste and texture that the hand-dipped version has.
Se vvoi vivri sanu mangia pocu e camina jchianu. (Calabrian dialect): If you want to be healthy, eat little and walk slowly. Literally, enjoy food in moderation and relax.
Artichokes are low in price this time of year (and fresh!) so here is an easy way to prepare them. This works with large artichokes or small, baby ones, but for me the best size to seek out are small to medium. Look for artichokes that have tight leaves and very little browning on the tips. Artichokes are notoriously laborious to clean. This preparation does away with virtually any trimming and lets you experience eating […]