After leaving Andrea and the boys we rode down the road to La Chiusa to check in. Unfortunately for me it is Tuesday and although they have guests, the restaurant is closed. That means that Dania and Umberto are not there. I always look forward to a little chat with Umberto over a glass or two [...]
Ora Vado a Italia Sergio, our very competent and knowledgeable driver cheerfully arrives at 7:30 am. I add “cheerfully” because it has taken him an hour to get to us from his home and now he will retrace his route in traffic to get us to the Brussels airport. Here we do not have to [...]
Charlie and I are doing some traveling this summer and we thought we would share some of our experiences with you. This was for me my longest adventure away from family. However, I think, I handled it well because of FaceTime.Hei or Halloo from Belgium! Our first stop was Brussels, the capital of Belgium, the [...]
Up to 10 million soldiers were killed in the First World War. It’s not known how many civilians died as well, but the estimate is 1.4 million. In 1919 the traumatized survivors of the war began to find their way home. Everyone who fought in northern France and Belgium had noticed the extraordinary persistence and [...]
Please take note that the E. 48th Street Market will be CLOSED on Memorial Day! Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. Originally observed on May 30th, it is now observed on the final Monday in the month of May. This year [...]
LIMONCELLO SORBET 2 Cups Water 2 Cups Granulated Sugar Zest from 1 Lemon 1 ½ Cups Freshly Squeezed Leon Juice 2 Tbs Limoncello Add the sugar to the water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low or medium-low and let simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let [...]
Charlie, as I did, grew up in a brownstone in New York City. We are both first generation Italian and were brought up in families that embraced tradition. Much of this was evident in family foods and meals. Fresh was best, so the desire to hone out a little space to have a few pots [...]
Dear Friends and Valued Customers, JUST A QUICK REMINDER ……… .........EASTER IS AROUND THE CORNER. Check out what we have to help make this Holiday less stressful for you. Colomba (Panettone in the shape of a dove) – both the traditional and hazelnut varieties. Large Chocolate Eggs in both Dark and [...]
Greetings and Happy Spring, We take this time to send you all Springtime Greetings For those who are celebrating Passover, SHALOM We wish you many Joys and Blessings at Passover. May You Rejoice in Traditions And May You Enjoy a Spring Filled with New Beginnings For those who are Celebrating Easter, AUGURI di PASQUA May the [...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day 3 Cups All Purpose Flour (15 ounces) 1 Cup Cake Flour (4 ounces) 3 Tbs Sugar 1 ½ tsps. Baking Soda 1 ½ tsps. Cream of Tartar 1 ½ tsps. Salt 2 Tbs Unsalted Butter – softened 1 Tb Unsalted Butter – melted 1 ½ Cups Buttermilk Heat oven to 400° [...]
