
The French and Shortbread – A Fabulous Recipe
Go to Recipe Go to Video The French Are Involved in Everything As often happens with an amazing invention, culinary or otherwise, the French are hovering

The Very Best Scones
Once a Simple Quick Bread From the griddles of the British Isles to the chic cafés of Paris, the humble scone has come a long way.


The Best Season – Autumn
But recently it’s been less obvious. For example, I met a friend at a café where I go often and feel completely invisible. But not today.

Eggplant Caviar
Go to Recipe Go to Video Unhealthy? In Italian, the eggplant is called “melanzana,” which was incorrectly translated in France on its arrival from the Middle

Caprese Salad(s)
Could it be true that the people of Campania and nearby Naples are the most patriotic in the world? I wouldn’t know how to measure this,

Nonno’s Spaghettone with Simple San Marzano Sauce
Before our recent trip to Naples, I lined up a restaurant kitchen so that Sami and I could film a video for you. I had vague

A Pizza Lesson with Award Winning Pizzaiolo, in Naples
Of course there is nothing new under the sun. Flatbreads have been baked from India to the Middle East and beyond in every shape and kind

The Perfect Stuffed Zucchini Blossom
Go to Recipe Go to Video I spent two years researching the ITALIAN FARMHOUSE cookbook, visiting farms, growers, restaurants in rural areas, and in some areas