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Pizza al taglio is very popular here in Rome. It’s basically pizza by the slice. We often think of pizza as round but pizza al taglio is cooked in big rectangular trays and you tell them how big of slice you would like. They price of the slice of pizza depends on the weight. Pizza ... Read More »
Category Archives: Food and Recipes
Simplicity of Italian food
April 17, 2010
After four years in Italy, I now appreciate the simplicity of Italian food. However, simplicity doesn’t mean that it’s tasteless. I have realized that simple dishes allow you to taste the flavors of the ingredients used and as a result, its a delight for your taste buds. One very simple Italian appetizer that is well-known ... Read More »
Pastiera: A closely guarded Italian dessert recipe
April 10, 2010
Pastiera is an Italian dessert which originates from Naples. As my husband’s family is from Naples, I was fortunate enough to be given this closely guarded Italian dessert recipe which has been passed on from generation to generation. Although many pastiera recipes include candied fruits, our family recipe omits this. A few say it’s not ... Read More »
Fettucine with Zucchine and Speck
April 8, 2010
Here’s an easy recipe that you can easily make at home. In Rome, I am fortunate that I can buy fresh pasta from the many shops which make them. If you aren’t keen on making fresh pasta at home, you can usually buy them in packages at the supermarket or alternatively you can just use ... Read More »
Easter in Rome Italy
April 4, 2010
Easter celebrations here in Rome started a month ago with supermarkets selling a wide variety of chocolate Easter eggs and a typical Italian cake called colomba. Although Easter is a religious festival, the commercialization of Easter in Italy has resulted in many children associating Easter with chocolate eggs. However, the religious celebrations in Rome kicked ... Read More »
One of my favorite Italian dessert recipes
April 2, 2010
Well, I actually have a few Italian dessert recipes that are my favorites but this one is a dessert I always offer to make because it's not commonly found in Rome. Because of this, it's always appreciated! Read More »