Exposure.so Pizza Napoletana
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Author: JDV
Merry Christmas 2013
Finished Lardo
The lardo I put under a cure six months ago came out of it's dark, salty chamber.
Surviving Whole Foods
Surviving Whole Foods
An Ancient Knife
This knife belonged to my great grandmother on my father's side, Angelina Minniti (1883-1954). I recently "borrowed" it from my mother on a semi-permananent basis. I always remember seeing it in the drawer as a kid, with it's protective sheath made from cardboard and duct tape, but rarely ever saw it being used.
Chicken Cutlets from My Childhood
I am sure that most Italian-Americans have their own recipe for this dish, but the ones my grandmother and mother made were the best by far! Cutlets were a special treat in my household. My father would come down in the middle of the night and eat them cold from the fridge, much to our despair because that meant less (or none) for us the next day.
Pizzarium Style Pizza
Pizzarium, a pizza shop in Rome run by Gabriele Bonci, has become legendary for it’s pan pizza. The dough is made from Molino Marino flour and usually has some amount of ancient grains mixed in, such as spelt or einkorn. His topping combinations are adventurous to say the least. Gabriele teaches classes on how to make this kind of pizza, and I have a post dedicated to the process. It is very easy to make. […]
40 Year Ban on Italian Salumi Lifted
40 Year Ban on Italian Salumi Lifted
Polpette: Grandma Josie’s Recipe
These meatballs, made by my paternal grandmother, Josephine, were so coveted that the family would gather by the dozens when they were being served. Josephine (Romeo) Della Vecchia came from Calabria - the southern tip of Italy. Meatballs, or polpette were common there (and still are) and simple to make.
Check out my Chicago Deep Dish on Slice’s My Pie Monday
My Pie Monday Chicago Deep Dish
Spring: Spaghetti with Asparagus
This dish is simple to make and is perfect for spring. A tip when serving a pasta dish with very little condimento (sauce): make sure you boil the pasta in heavily salted water.
Spring: Strawberry Preserves
Spring means fresh strawberries, and one of the best ways to enjoy them long after they are picked is to preserve them. I am huge fan of preserving in-season fruits. The process is really easy to do and the rewards are very satisfying.