I got this on my Facebook wall a couple of weeks ago – I am still laughing. It’s so true. Organic veggies ARE different. As you know already, I signed up with a local farmer to get a weekly bag full of surprises. It’s been two months now and I am really enjoying. It keeps me trained and open to discover the local and exploring … Continue reading Are you guys like, European or something?
This savory, healthy simple salad was one of my dad’s favorites! What’s for lunch? Cilappa! LOL (Cilappa is a word that means “nothing” in some strange dialect from the North. Or maybe it was just a word he made up?!). Well, sometimes, Cilappa turned into a tasty Penne al Pomodoro, or Penne Tricolore, or Insalata e Ciappi. This recipe features a handful of arugula from … Continue reading Insalata & Ciappi
This past Saturday at the Eastside Farmers Market I had the pleasure to meet Sarah Zapien, chef and creator of Tavola Pasta, a brand of artisan, simple and rustic fresh pasta handcrafted in Houston! Her pasta shapes are VERY interesting. She features conchiglie, torchi, caserecce, and even garganelli, besides the classic pasta shapes as fettuccine, pappardelle and rigatoni. At her booth she even had fresh ravioli! … Continue reading Tavola Pasta Caserecce with Goat Ricotta and Peas
Pasta & Co. 