It’s May, and time to plant tomato plants in most of California. With chance of frost behind us, and summer just around the corner, I am planting my tomato seedlings into the garden. I bought a variety of seedlings from a local farm, Love Apple Farms. This is one of my […]
I first made “Homemades” when I was about 13 years old. I didn’t have a pasta machine, so I cut it by hand. When I owned my restaurant, Seychelles Restaurant we made homemade pasta daily, using a large mixer and Italian electric pasta machine. I still make homemade pasta for […]
Caserola Milanese is parmesan polenta layered in a casserole with vegetables, tomatoes, fresh herbs and cheeses and baked in the oven. Serves 4
This has been my breakfast staple for the past 6 months. Quick simple and super healthy.
Here’s a great recipe to make for kids, even those who say they don’t like zucchini will eat this delicious yet simple recipe. Ingredients 4 cups whole wheat bow tie pasta, about 1/2 pound 3 cloves garlic 4 medium zucchini, enough for 4 cups grated 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 […]
Pizzelles are an Italian cookie made with a Pizzelle iron. My Italian grandmother made these at Christmas time every year when I was growing up. She would use a metal iron press that sat on the stove burner. I bought my own electric pizzelle iron, a much easier option then […]
