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PERFCT FOR SPRING This is an ancient Roman recipe with multiple versions and similar to a Neapolitan pastierra, that have weathered the passing of time. Usually popular around Easter time but delicious especially in warm months. And a very romantic “dinner for two” anytime enjoyed with a nice glass of wine. 8 oz Spaghetti ½… Continue reading

My cousin Andrea in Montefolloico makes this delicious bit of heaven yearly. I’m quite fortunate that whenever we visit I can always count on coming home with a bottle or two. He has won many prizes for his secret recipe and he is so generous to share a bottle with me. CHICKEN ALLA VIN SANTO… Continue reading

An excellent dish when you want to impress! 1 ½ lb Yukon Gold Potatoes2 Onions1 ¼ C. Heavy Cream2 Tbsp. Parsley – choppedSalt – to taste2 Sheets Puff Pastry2 Garlic Cloves1 Egg YolkSprinkling of Hot PaprikaFreshly Ground Black Pepper – to taste PREHEAT OVEN TO 400º. DEFROST PUFF PASTRY. LIGHTLY GREASE 8 OR 9-INCH SPRING… Continue reading

Full of flavor, easy to make and perfect for company. Special days and events are always on the horizon and that means entertaining. This is a great recipe to have on hand to be ready. 1 C. Milk – whole3 C. Flour – using spoon methodPinch of Salt2 3/4 C. Granulated Sugar – super fine… Continue reading

Easter Monday in Italy Easter Monday, also known as La Pasquetta in Italy is a very big part of the Italian Easter celebration. The day is celebrated by visiting friends, going on picnics or taking a short one-day holiday out of the city. It is a festive but also a rather meaningful day because this… Continue reading

On this day, Christians reflect on the death and burial of Jesus and prepare for his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Easter Vigil, which is celebrated on Holy Saturday after sunset, and sometimes close to 10pm, is the most important liturgical event of the day and marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. On this day the Church abstains… Continue reading

Italy is a predominantly Christian country, and Good Friday is a solemn day in the Catholic Church with a special liturgy focused on the Lord’s Passion. Below are key aspects of this observance, especially as it takes place in Italy, and specifically with the Pope in St. Peter’s Basilica: Symbols of Mourning:    – In… Continue reading

At every Catholic Mass we attend we hear these solemn words “on the night He was betrayed” and rightfully so because this night is Holy Thursday. It is part of Holy Week and devoutly celebrated in Italy because for Catholics it is one of the most important nights in all of history for Jesus and… Continue reading

April 1st does double duty this year. As Catholics step into Holy Week—the most intense stretch of the Christian calendar—Jewish families also begin Passover (Pesach), the festival that remembers the Exodus: the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt more than 3,000 years ago, as told in the Book of Exodus. Passover is named for the… Continue reading