Turnips are vegetables with humble origins, where both the roots and flowers (the famous turnip greens) are eaten. Turnips are tubers, notoriously not too beautiful, white, pink, green […]

I was born and raised in the mountains and since I was a child my parents took me to see the wonderful villages that were around ma. Among […]

I was born and raised in the mountains and since I was a child my parents took me to see the wonderful villages that were around ma. Among […]

The avocado plant is native to Mexico (south-central) and has a fruit, avocado, characterized by a large central seed. When the fruit is ripe, the pulp is buttery, […]

A very simple side dish, very good, very easy to prepare and certainly effective. The white onion of Giarratana is a typical Sicilian variety characterized by a sweet […]

Confit tomatoes are delicious caramelized tomatoes, very easy to prepare, cooked at low temperature in the oven for  long time. Perfect to combine with meat and fish, to […]

Going to the farmer’s markets in spring is a beauty; they are full of fresh vegetables, colours and scents mix, enthralling you. Yesterday I found some beautiful flat […]

The Roman artichoke is a typical dish of Roman peasant cuisine. My grandmother Mariella, who grew up in Rome and was an excellent cook, has always prepared them, […]

Brussels sprouts are plants that grow in cool climates typical of northern Europe. They are rich in vitamins and minerals, they are a real good for bones, sight […]

The Romanesco broccoli is a real architectural masterpiece of bright green color, with a form naturally approximating a fractal as described by the Italian mathematician Fibonacci (for the […]