Aceto Balsamico The traditional Aceto Balsamico is a precious thing, lovingly cared for years and years before it is ready to enhance our meals. In fact, the thick and syrupy Balsamico is aged in small barrels from about 12 to 25 years. The years spent in aging could be enough to give the sense of […]
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I like to make my own butter from time to time. It is not a regular thing, rather a matter of convenience, when in the fridge there is that extra heavy cream that I don’t know what to do with it, like after Thanksgiving, for example, when I needed the heavy whipping cream for the […]
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It is perfect to taste on a slice of bread and butter, it can stuff all your cakes or give flavor to a cheese plate: in any case, fig jam is a real treat. Prepare it Yourself Whether made with black or green ones, fig jam is a delight to be enjoyed throughout the winter. […]
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After visiting Cinque Terre it is impossible not to have pesto in mind. You can’t really go by without seeing it publicized, on the menus, for sale, or even seeing classes offerings on how to make the real pesto! Of course it can be made with a blender in a few minutes, but how about […]
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Not Only Balsamic: all types of vinegar to use in the kitchen In Italy a salad is “dressed” exclusively with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Some ready made “dressings” can be found on the supermarket shelves, especially the ones that carry international items. But for an Italian nothing beats the simplicity of the OIL […]
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I wrote about Pasta, and Olive Oil (EVO), what about Balsamic Vinegar? Not an Ordinary Vinegar Balsamic Vinegar is not an ordinary vinegar, it is another niche product Made in Italy that gained lots of fame abroad. Balsamic vinegar is a condiment that is suitable for many preparations. It goes well with every course from appetizer to […]
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I’ve done a lot of canning this summer. Not an industrial-type of job—as I mentioned before—but more like when I had abundance of vegetables that needed to be put at good use. I made both the peeled tomatoes, and the tomato sauce. The first solution is pretty basic and fast. For the sauce, l usually […]
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