Every time I sit down to a meal of gnocchi, I think of my Nonna. Italian through and through, my Nonna makes the most amazing ricotta gnocchi I have ever eaten. It is so good, that for me to even attempt to make ricotta based gnocchi would be blasphemous and downright ridiculous. I have... »
Archive for October, 2009
Tomatoes with a Twist
Sunday, October 11th, 2009
One thing I love about living in LA (Probably one of the only things in fact) is that the moderate climate causes a blurring of the lines in seasonality. Since i love using ingredients that are local and seasonal, it is a huge advantage for me living in a place where you can get... »
Watermelon Whale Watching
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
Since there are currently a plethora of watermelons available at farmer’s markets and grocery stores, i thought it appropriate to demonstrate how to make a very popular item in my house growing up, a watermelon whale. People think it is incredibley creative, and in all truth, it’s a very easy way to add a... »
