BrowsingRome Blogging about my experiences and sharing my thoughts about Rome, Italy and beyond
I know I shouldn’t need to make homemade ricotta as I live in Italy but outside of Italy, it can sometimes be a challenge to find ricotta. While browsing several websites, I came across a recipe for ricotta and after reading it, I was surprised to see how easy it is to make homemade ricotta. ... Read More »
Category Archives: Italian Culture
Pasta Recipe: Frittata di Spaghetti al Pomodoro
September 1, 2011
I didn’t even know that you could make a frittata with leftover pasta! However, this past weekend when we were on the beach in Senigallia, my sister-in-law brought her lunch, frittata di spaghetti al pomodoro, and my husband was transported back in time to when they were teenagers. Their mother would make this as lunch ... Read More »
Easy Chocolate Gelato Recipe
August 30, 2011
Here’s an easy gelato recipe that I used to make gelato for the first time! It was so hot in Rome last week (almost 40C) that I could only think of gelato. However, going out to get one was out of the question. So, I thought, why not make it at home. After doing some ... Read More »
Simple Tangy Italian Dessert
August 21, 2011
This simple tangy Italian dessert was what I decided to make to bring over to a friend’s place for lunch as most of the pastry shops are closed in August. I wasn’t planning on making a dessert because it’s just too hot to bake but I really didn’t have much choice. Thankfully, Elizabeth Mincilli suggested ... Read More »
Fresh Pasta Recipe: Pici
August 17, 2011
I was surprised when I read how easy it was to make this fresh pasta recipe. So instead of cleaning the house, I decided to make it. It has been a while since I made fresh pasta and the reason is because now that I am living in Italy, it’s easier to buy them. However, ... Read More »
150th Anniversary of Italian Unification
March 17, 2011
Just a quick shout out to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Italian unification. Even Google made a banner to honor this day. It’s a holiday here in Italy so taking time to just relax. The other night we went to Teatro Dell’Opera in Rome to see Nabucco and this song received a tremendous applause. ... Read More »
Pasta e Ceci recipe
February 26, 2011
I admit lately I have been into beans. And let me tell you it’s definitely not me. Before moving to Rome, I had never liked beans but I am starting to slowly appreciate the different brean dishes here. I also think it has to do with the weather. When it’s cold here in Rome I ... Read More »
Suppli recipe
February 11, 2011
Visitors to Rome love suppli and as per several requests, I have posted the recipe here and the instructions. I have also included a link to a video of how to make suppli. It’s no surprise I just buy it from the shops – I don’t like frying things at home! Anyway, enjoy and share ... Read More »
My recipe for Pasta e Fagioli
January 9, 2011
Here’s my recipe for Pasta e Fagioli and I welcome any comments or suggestions to make it better. I’ve never really liked beans but since moving to Rome,Italy I have tried many things that I didn’t like before and now, I love them! The thing that I find astonishing about Italian food is that it’s ... Read More »
Holidays Feasts in Rome
January 1, 2011
Holidays in Rome and Italy in general are always very much food related. I must say I love that and at the same time I am glad that they are far and in-between. For the Christmas holidays, we usually prepare a huge dinner on the 24th as my husband is originally from the south of ... Read More »