Tag Archives: pasta

The dishes are done

Posted on April 27, 2011 by chasingcappuccinos

Italian proverb of the day: Chi la sera i pasti li ha fatti, sta agli altri lavare i piatti. Translation: If one cooks the meal then the others wash up. Pasti means meals but the word pasta clearly derives from it. … Continue reading →

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Glorious Gubbio

Posted on October 6, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

It’s truffle season in Italy, and Gubbio, a lovely medieval hill town in Umbria, is known for their truffles. To celebrate our anniversary, Michael and I set out for Gubbio on a beautiful fall afternoon earlier this week. After checking … Continue reading →

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Farfalle pasta al pomodoro

Posted on August 5, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

To welcome our friend visiting from Washington, DC, and to take his mind off his lost luggage (curse you, JFK Airport!), we decided to make a light pasta dish perfect for that jet-lagged hunger: homemade farfalle (or bow-tie pasta) in … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti with a Lemon “Carbonara” Sauce

Posted on July 26, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

I have another delicious pasta recipe courtesy of chef Michael Di Giovine! I hope you’ll enjoy. His words and recipe are below: Spaghetti with a Lemon “Carbonara” Sauce I’m taking liberties with the title of this recipe. Although there are … Continue reading →

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Spring cooking

Posted on May 26, 2010 by chasingcappuccinos

As a tribute to spring, I wanted to share a recipe utilizing the seasonal flavor of asparagus. My husband Michael is an amazing cook—I’m his trusted sous chef—and this afternoon we made tagliatelle pasta with shrimp and asparagus. Please note … Continue reading →

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