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One of my favorite grains is Farro and I make it f

One of my favorite grains is Farro and I make it frequently. It has a delightful nutty and chewy texture that blends well with so many foods: great used in place of rice in a risotto, as a side dish or in a salad. Because whole-grain farro takes a long time to cook I will often make enough so that I have some on hand for a few days to use in different dishes. Now that fresh tomatoes are juicy and delicious I like to cook a few in a little bit of olive oil, then add some Gorgonzola cheese, arugula and the farro. The colors are beautiful and the taste is amazing; it’s a great super simple summer dish! Recipe link in bio! #wholegrain #wholegrains #wholegrainpasta #flavorofitaly #flavorofitalypodcast #eatclean #eatcleandiet #weightwatchersrecipes #weightwatchersfreestyle #weightwatchersfamily #weightwatchersworks #farro #farrosalad #ancientgrains #eatitalian #eatitalianfood #cookmypassion #cookpad #recipeshare

What do you prepare for a picnic or an outdoor mea

What do you prepare for a picnic or an outdoor meal? Well you definitely want to have some wine, and foods that don’t require preparation on the spot. Also foods that won’t spoil. If you’re interested in the ins and outs of preparing a picnic basket in Italy then watch me today on RAI 2 at 1:30 pm! On the food show📺📺 📺 Eat Parade📺📺📺 I’ll tell you everything you need to know about preparing a picnic basket 🧺 ❤️🧺❤️🧺❤️🧺 #picnicbasket #picnicdate #picnicinthepark #picnictable #picnicfood #picnicfoods #flavorofitaly #flavorofitalypodcast #italianfoods #eatitalian #foodvideos #foodvideo #myfoodontv #foodtv #eatparade #picnics #picnicblanket #picnictime #picnicparty #picnicpartyideas #picnicstyle #picniclife

These days with the garden flourishing I can do my

These days with the garden flourishing I can do my dinner shopping right in the garden! My neighbor Guido regularly gives us fresh eggs so dinner last night was poached eggs, grilled zucchini and a garden fresh salad. Seriously, what else do you need? #gardeninspiration #gardenideas #gardenideasvegetable #freshproduce #flavorofitaly #flavorofitalypodcast #saladrecipe #saladsofinstagram #egglover #poachedeggsontoast #poachedeggs #eateggs #zucchinirecipes #zucchineromanesche #grilledzucchini #gardendinner #eatcleandiet #eatcleanfood #eathealthyfood #eggaholic #gardenveggies #food52grams #food52gram #vegetarianmeals #vegetarians #eatitalian #italianfoods

On today’s Flavor of Italy Podcast 🎤🇮🇹🎙James Martin from wanderingitaly.com shared another story about a Farm to Table homestyle pig butchering in Northern Tuscany with his friend Armando. We chatted about how Armando and a few other men took apart the pig and made all kinds of pork delicacies over the span of one morning in his mother’s garage. We chatted about Armando, and the delicious pork products they made including luscious sausages, head cheese and Lardo colonnata. Go to the link in my bio for this episode’s show notes including great photos and links, and all the different places you can listen to this podcast episode.🎤♥️🎙 #porkproducts #porksausages #farmtotabledinner #pigsofinstagram #pigstagram #eatitalianfood #eatitalian #homemadesausage #lardodicolonnata #mortadellabologna #tuscanyitaly #tuscankitchen #flavorofitaly #flavorofitalypodcast #foodpodcast #podcastersofinstagram #lunigiana #lunigianadascoprire #tuscanygram #tuscanylovers #foodpics #sausages #porkbutt #porklover #porklovers #wanderingitaly

If you haven’t figured out what to make today th

If you haven’t figured out what to make today then go for a great plate of easy lemon pasta! I hadn’t made this pasta with a creamy lemon sauce for a while and since we have a wonderful lemon tree that yields lemons year round it was perfect. Best to use untreated lemons for the zest in this recipe. I usually vary the pasta I use depending on my whim, but the dish goes especially well with spaghetti and fettuccine. It’s just about the easiest spaghetti dish imaginable: Whisk together zest from two lemons, juice from half a lemon, 1/2 cup of fresh cream and 1/3 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Recipe link in bio. #lemonpasta #lemontree #lemon🍋 #flavorofitaly #flavorofitalypodcast #lemonzest #30minutemeals #eatitalian #eatitaly #15minutemeals #memorialdayrecipes #zesty #lemony #lemonyellow #lacucinaitaliana #cookingwithlove #cookit #recipeshare #recipevideos #recipevideo #cookingvideos #cookingvideo

We are definitely partial to regular white pasta a

We are definitely partial to regular white pasta and everything seems to taste better when we use it. There’s one exception and it’s this whole grain Farro pasta made by Bartolini. They make quite a variety of pasta shapes and they’re all delicious. I’m still a white pasta person bottom line but if I’m going for whole-grain this is my choice. Are you a white pasta or a whole-grain pasta person? And if you have a great whole grain pasta that you like please share! We’re thrilled that tomatoes are once again delicious, juicy and abundant so making lots of fresh tomato sauce these days: this one with tomatoes and minced onions and some hot chili pepper for heat. Check out the link in my bio for Bartolini Pasta. After you try it please leave me a comment letting me know if you love it too! #wholegrainpasta #farro #pastadifarro #pastaintegrale #bartolini #bartolinipasta #pastas #tomatosauce #tomatosauce🍅 #spicytomatosauce #eatitalian #cookingwithlove #flavorofitaly #flavorofitalypodcast #italianfoodphotography #italianfoodbloggers #lacucinaitaliana #cookinglight #recipeshare

If there’s one place along the coast of Italy th

If there’s one place along the coast of Italy that I miss desperately it’s Positano. I first went to Positano when my husband and I were just dating and I was on a trip here to visit him. Once we were married we used to spend almost a weekend every month in Positano and this is back when it was still a reasonably quiet spot. It’s still so enjoyable off-season without tourists and I’ll bet that because of lockdown it’ll be fabulous this summer! I hope we can find a way to get down there soon! In the meantime I live Positano vicariously thanks to my friend @anakena88 and her beautiful Positano photographs! #positanoitaly #positanocoast #travelpositano #amalficoastitaly #amalficoastlovers #flavorofitaly Posted @withregram • @anakena88 #positano#italy #volgoitalia #beautifuldestinations#igersitalia #housebeautiful#TLPicks #kings_villages#hotels# #italy_vacations#ig_amalficoast #amalficoast#ig_italia#italiainunoscatto#ig_europa#best_amalficoast#best_italiansites#ig_europe#ig_campania

A big messy delicious bowl of ricotta and Parmesan

A big messy delicious bowl of ricotta and Parmesan ravioli with a fresh tomato, onion and olive oil sauce. I made these ravioli yesterday and froze them so that they were divided into meal-sized portions. Literally in the time it took to cook the ravioli I made the sauce. I finely minced a small onion and sizzled it in 3 tablespoons of evo olive oil and then added a fresh red tomato cored and chopped. The sauce and ravioli were done at the same time, mixed together and served. Under 15 minutes total! A messy, but believe me delicious, plate of fresh ravioli! #raviolis #homemadepastasauce #ricottaravioli #freshpastamaking #pastamaking #pastaamericana #tomatosauce #tomato🍅 #CovertCooking #CoronaCooking #EasyRecipe #EasyRecipesAtHome #QuickLunch #QuickLunchIdeas #30minutemeal #cooking #italianfoods #eatitalian #FlavorOfItaly #FlavorOfItalyPodcast #MyRecipes #TryMyRecipes #easyfoodrecipes

You may think it’s premature to start thinking a

You may think it’s premature to start thinking about travel plans to Italy but right now is the perfect time to set up your new bucket list for Italy. Italy finally loosened lockdown restrictions yesterday so before you know it traveling to Italy will again become a reality. At the top of your bucket list you should add Bella Giornata Tour’s unique and hand crafted trips. In today’s podcast 🎤♥️🎙episode I chat with owner Irene Quinn about her bespoke tours including her tasting trips of great wines throughout Italy. Go to the link in my bio for this episode’s show notes, with tons of great links and photos.🎙♥️🎤 #italytour #italyturism #italyfood #flavorofitalypodcast #flavorofitaly #italian_trips #italiantravel #italiantraveller #italiantrips #italyhiking #amalficoastitaly #amalficoastlovers #amarone #amaronedellavalpolicella #franciacorta #franciacortawine #italianwines #italianwinelover #winetrip #italiancookingclass #italytour #italytours #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcast🎧 #podcasters

I can’t tell you how many poached egg instructio

I can’t tell you how many poached egg instructional videos, and recipes, I have read and studied. And now I think I have finally found something that works! It’s best to start off with the very freshest eggs possible and I happened to have four that a neighbor brought me yesterday, so fresher than that you can’t get! You need to use a crockpot or some super heavy-bottomed pot like Le Creuset. Put 6 cups of water in the pot and bring it to a boil. Set aside 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gently crack the eggs into a fine mesh strainer so the most liquidy bits of the eggs strain through. Then very gently slip the eggs into a liquid measuring cup with a spout. Once the water is boiling stir in the salt and vinegar and remove the pot from the heat. With the measuring cup right at the level of the water pour in one egg, then the next egg in a different spot, then the next and the next. Cover the pot and set your timer for three minutes. No stirring necessary. Open the pot and if all the egg whites seem to be white and firm use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs, one at a time, and place in cold water. You can either use the eggs immediately or remove from the cold water with a slotted spoon and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. When you’re ready to use an egg just place it in a sauce pan of hot water for a minute and a half to warm it up. I love poached eggs on top of a bowl of soup, on top of salad like the one in this picture, on a piece of toast or just on its own. I’m an egg fanatic! Anyhow, give this technique a try and tell me if you end up making perfectly formed poached eggs! #poachedeggs #poachedeggsontoast #poachedegg #foodhacks #foodhack #recipeideas #recipeidea #flavorofitaly #flavorofitalypodcast #eggsbenedict #eggs🍳 #eggsofinstagram #cookingtips #lacucinaitaliana

Right now I should be in Puglia with my group visi

Right now I should be in Puglia with my group visiting food and wine producers, cooking, photographing - full immersion into this gorgeous region in southern Italy. Because of lockdown the trip is postponed but it will happen so if you’re interested in joining us spring 2021 let me know! The trulli in this photograph are distinctive dry stone abodes with a conical roof. You find them speckled throughout the countryside in Puglia and although initially they served as temporary dwellings for agricultural workers they’re now used for homes and accommodation. These fascinating and delightful little dwellings are found in one town in particular, Alberobello, which is almost entirely comprised of trulli. #pugliagram #pugliaview #pugliafood #pugliafoodporn #puglialovers #trulli #trullidialberobello #alberobellotrulli #alberobelloexperience #flavorofitaly #flavorofitalypodcast #italytour #italyphotolovers #italyphotographer #italyphotography #visititaly🇮🇹 #pugliatop #pugliaview #italytravels

In this week’s Flavor of Italy podcast - episode

In this week’s Flavor of Italy podcast - episode 9 🎤♥️🎙 you’ll learn all about salt: its history dating back before Roman times, its culinary uses and the important role it plays in our diet. Michele Di Pietro (@mangiawithmichele) and I chat about all things salt. There are those who try to eliminate salt from their diet all together and others who love it, exalt it and use it in fabulous dishes like this salt crusted fish with herbs. Another great salt recipe is Salt Cured Egg Yolks that you’ll find at @baltimorehomecook. Use these eggs to grate on top of some of your favorite dishes for added flavor and creaminess. Check out today’s post (the podcast 🎤♥️🎙show notes) for great links and photos, tips and recipes. Link in bio! Friends: please listen, subscribe and give us a five star review if you like the podcast🎙♥️🎤 - it helps us grow and gain visibility. Thanks! Find the podcast🎤♥️🎙 on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast listening platform. #saltandpepper #saltflats #maldonsalt #maldonseasalt #smokedsalt #saltedegg #salted #saltedcaramelcake #saltcrust #flavorofitaly #flavorofitalypodcast #podcastersofinstagram #podcast🎧 #podcastsofinstagram #audioporn #mangiawithmichele #thankyouforlistening #himalayanpinksalt #fleurdesel #saltfatacidheat #saltsugarfat #salt #garum #apicius #nytimescooking #foodporn #food52grams #food52gram #washingtonpost #seafood

As part of my recent pantry cooking I saw that I h

As part of my recent pantry cooking I saw that I had some spring roll rice wrappers on hand so I decided to make something fresh and light with them for lunch. I used smoked salmon, spring peas and fava beans, some asparagus and green onion tops. A little bit of soy sauce for dipping and it was a delightful light lunch! #springrolls #smokedsalmon #springveggies #springvegetables #vegetariana #veggierecipes #spring2020 #springrecipes #eatclean #weightwatchersrecipes #weightwatchersfreestyle #food52gram #food52grams #nytimescooking #flavorofitaly #flavorofitalypodcast #soysauce #lacucinaitaliana #mondayrecipe

My beautiful daughter Giulia posted this five year

My beautiful daughter Giulia posted this five years ago. It’s me with her when she was a lovely little baby and now she’s a beautiful grown woman with two children of her own. I love her to pieces!❤️🌹 Happy Mother’s Day to everyone! And btw, every single one of us has a little bit of mom - a caring and loving spirit - in us whether we are a mom or not!🌹♥️💐 #mothersday2020 #familyfirst #motherdaughterlove #motherdaughtertime #motherdaughterbond #motherdaughterduo #motherdaughterduo #sundayfunday #sundaymornings #sundaythoughts #italians #flavorofitaly #flavorofitalypodcast #nytimes

I have been using this pumpkin bread and pumpkin m

I have been using this pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffin recipe for decades - more decades than I would like to admit! I just made them the other day for my daughter and her family when they came for a visit. I hadn’t seen them for almost 3 months because of lockdown and so wanted to give them a special treat, and this is one of my daughter’s favorites! When I make the recipe I still refer to the original handwritten recipe note card given to me by a delightful woman and wonderful baker many many years ago. My second and third photos show this note card – the card is yellowed and there are little specs of pumpkin and other ingredients on it that I’ve accumulated over the years. This is a super simple recipe and if you’re thinking about what special thing you can make on Mother’s Day then this is the recipe for you! Recipe link in bio. #pumpkinbread #pumpkinseeds #pumpkinmuffins #muffinstagram #muffinsofinstagram #mothersday2020 #mothersdaycake #mothersdaybreakfast #KoronaCooking #covidcooking #brunchathome #brunchideas #brunching #sundaybrunching #recipeideas #cookingwithlove #cookingwithkids #cookwithlove #cookformom #food52gram #food52grams #momsday

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Farm to Table homestyle pig butchering in northern Tuscany – Flavor of Italy Podcast, Episode 11
Start a New Bucket List for your Trip to Italy – Flavor of Italy Podcast – Episode 10
Easy Lemon Spaghetti – or use your favorite pasta shape!
Spaghetti with a Spicy Tomato Anchovy Sauce
Perfect Poached Eggs
Spring Ravioli: Stinging Nettle and Ricotta Filling with Spring Peas, Fava Beans & Asparagus
All About Salt and its Amazing History – Flavor of Italy Podcast – Episode 9

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