My first jamming experience took place this summer when I found myself with an abundance of cherries on hand and not enough willing mouths. Not knowing a thing about how to turn a fruit into a spread, I did a little research online and ended up realizing just how wide a world of jams we [...]
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Marmellata di Castagne
Posted in cuisine, tagged 154058, 419, 81145 on October 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Burro, Salvia e Castagne
Posted in cuisine, tagged 154058, 419 on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Italians have a secret pasta recipe up their sleeves. It’s quick, classic, and couldn’t be easier to prepare. So, being the typical American infatuated with innovation, I decided to kick it up a notch and complicate my life. The classic Burro e Salvia—melted butter infused with fresh sage—became Burro, Salvia e Castagne. For normal Burro [...]
Tastes Just Like Candy
Posted in cuisine, Genoa, history, tagged 113352, 419, 46710, 586 on October 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’ve discovered a new Fall tradition. It involves tricks, treats, prickly disguises, and a delectable burden by the end of the day. Need another clue? It’s got ancient roots. La castagnata: a day of chestnut gathering in the deep-rooted woods above Genoa. The trick? Finding the place. The woods were once private property but boundaries [...]
