http://italianfood.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-20T00:02:26Z Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:02:26 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/22/almost-wordless-wednesday-le-ceneri.htm <IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/j/J/1/polpoww.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=446 WIDTH=300 ALT="An Octopus"><BR><BR> Today is Ash Wednesday, which begins the 46 day period of reflection and preparation for Easter (though many consider it a time of penance, one of the nuns who cared ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/22/almost-wordless-wednesday-le-ceneri.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/22/almost-wordless-wednesday-le-ceneri.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:40:26 +0000 2012-02-22T01:40:26Z http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/20/its-cauliflower-season.htm <IMG SRC="http://italianfood.about.com/library/graphics/caul1s.jpg" ALIGN="LEFT" HEIGHT=134 WIDTH=150 ALT="Cavolfiore">And yes, this is something to get excited about. Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C, to help keep colds at bay, and rich in antioxidants, which are thought to prevent ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/20/its-cauliflower-season.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/20/its-cauliflower-season.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:02:26 +0000 2012-02-20T00:02:26Z http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/16/carnevale.htm <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/italylivingvisiting/ig/Venezia--Citt--e-Carnevale/"><IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/V/6/068.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=439 WIDTH=300 ALT="Maschera Carnevalesca"></A><BR><BR> Yes, Tuesday the 22nd is Carnevale, also known as Mardigras or Shrove Tuesday, a last occasion to celebrate before Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. <BR><BR> Truth be told, Italians ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/16/carnevale.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/16/carnevale.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:20:18 +0000 2012-02-16T05:20:18Z http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/15/almost-wordless-wednesday-una-treccia-daglio.htm <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/aboutingredients/a/aa061001.htm"><IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/i/J/1/trecciaagliowwgal.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=459 WIDTH=300 ALT="Garlic!"></A><BR><BR>With Valentine's Day safely past, we can turn our attention to the Noble Bulb, which -- believe it or not -- is used for the most part in moderation in ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/15/almost-wordless-wednesday-una-treccia-daglio.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/15/almost-wordless-wednesday-una-treccia-daglio.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:55:12 +0000 2012-02-15T03:55:12Z http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/13/happy-valentines-day-and-more.htm Wanted to wish all who celebrate it the Happiest of Valentine's Days! While at this late stage you have likely already made plans, should you still be wondering about dessert, ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/13/happy-valentines-day-and-more.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/13/happy-valentines-day-and-more.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:19:58 +0000 2012-02-13T08:19:58Z http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/10/romance-is-fine-but.htm With the frigid weather we're having, and snow expected later today through tomorrow, practicality also demands warmth -- there's nothing romantic about shivering together -- and what better way to ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/10/romance-is-fine-but.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/10/romance-is-fine-but.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:41:55 +0000 2012-02-10T06:41:55Z http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/07/almost-wordless-wednesday-torta-rosa.htm <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/cakespies/r/Rose-Cake-Recipe-Torta-Con-Le-Rose.htm"><IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/f/J/1/tortaroseww.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=405 WIDTH=300 ALT="Torta Rosa, Rose Cake"></A><BR><BR> San Valentino is just a few days off, and as I noted in my last blog post it's time to start planning.<BR><BR> Sweets of course play a very important role, and ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/07/almost-wordless-wednesday-torta-rosa.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/07/almost-wordless-wednesday-torta-rosa.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:16:32 +0000 2012-02-07T04:16:32Z http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/06/planning-for-valentines-day-thinking-about-salmon.htm One of the most popular ingredients with which to celebrate Valentine's Day in Italy is salmon: Finely sliced smoked salmon on buttered crostini, smoked salmon in pasta sauce, or fresh ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/06/planning-for-valentines-day-thinking-about-salmon.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/06/planning-for-valentines-day-thinking-about-salmon.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:09:41 +0000 2012-02-06T01:09:41Z http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/03/italian-in-english-saltimbocca-alla-romana.htm <a href="http://italianfood.about.com/od/beefbracioleetc/r/blr0234.htm"><IMG SRC="http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/q/C/1/saltimboccaallaromana.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=145 WIDTH=200 ALT="Saltimbocca" Align="left"></a>The word <I>Saltimbocca</I> literally translates as <I>hoppintheouth,</I> and is singularly apt for this quick Roman dish: Veal medallions seasoned with prosciutto sage, and pan-saut&#233;ed in either oil or butter -- ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/03/italian-in-english-saltimbocca-alla-romana.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/03/italian-in-english-saltimbocca-alla-romana.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:52:12 +0000 2012-02-03T05:52:12Z http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/01/almost-wordless-wednesday-polenta-grigliata.htm <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/polentarecipes/a/aa030498_2.htm"><IMG SRC=" http://0.tqn.com/d/italianfood/1/0/b/J/1/polentagrigliataww.jpg" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=483 WIDTH=289 ALT="Grilled Polenta"></A><BR><BR> <A HREF="http://italianfood.about.com/od/polentarecipes/a/aa030498_2.htm">Polenta</A> is Corn Meal Mush, and on the face of it not a good choice for the grill. However, you can adjust the thickness of polenta with the cooking time ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/01/almost-wordless-wednesday-polenta-grigliata.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://italianfood.about.com/b/2012/02/01/almost-wordless-wednesday-polenta-grigliata.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:27:10 +0000 2012-02-01T05:27:10Z