I fondly remember watching my grandmother, ‘Noni’, making Biscotti, a twice-baked cookie. They were on every holiday table. My grandfather loved Biscotti, flavored with anise, and I remember her making them just for his morning coffee. So…, when WBTV’s Susan Hancock asked me to demonstrate Biscotti for our next cooking segment, needless to say, I […]
Pasta Fajoli – A Favorite Soup Recipe “MaMa Mia Cucina”
Soups: Warm and comforting, nutritious, filling, can feel a large crowd, economical and easy to prepare. Throughout the month of February in my cooking classes, book signing events, and corporate cooking demonstration events, my grandmother’s recipe for ‘Pasta Fajoli’ received rave reviews. So much so, that I thought I would post it for those who […]
Pearfect Time of Year
A Pearfect Time of Year – by Cynthia Goch ~ as written for Christina Pirello at Christina Cooks Sunday, October 30, 2011 This time of year, the apple gets a lot of attention. But what about the pear? The harvest season is one of apples…and…pears. Pears are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, […]
A Tastes of Autumn
The first day of Fall! Although I love the summer season, and all it represents in longer days, warm weather, sunshine, fresh fruits and vegetables from the gardens and farm stands, children giggling and enjoying their time off from school in ‘play time’, reunions, and spending more time with family, friends, and in recreation. The […]
Zucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini!
Okay, from the title, I guess you know we’re talkin’ zucchini, as promised. Tis’ the season, and if you have zucchini plants in your garden, then you most likely have enough zucchini to feed your neighborhood! (and I hope you do). With fond remembrances of my grandfather taking me by the hand as we ‘investigated’ the plants that […]