Pass the Prosciutto - Just in time Holiday Potatoes

Pass the Prosciutto - Just in time Holiday Potatoes

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A prosciutto primer and an awesome potato holiday recipe using Proscuitto di Parma to boot.  Happy holidays tutti.

50 Shades of Salt: AROMA CUCINA

50 Shades of Salt

50 Shades of Salt: AROMA CUCINA

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A pinch of salt, madam? May I offer some assistance in helping you choose your pinch wisely?  Leave it to your selmelier to pick the right  gourmet salt to enhance your meal, or just read our quick salt primer. 

Barcelona: The Bold & The Quirky, 10 Places to Eat & Drink, Part 2

Barcelona: The Bold & The Quirky, 10 Places to Eat & Drink, Part 2

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Barcelona:  The Bold & the Quirky (Parts 1&2):  AROMA CUCINA

The flavor and culture adventure that is Barcelona.  What a city.  Never been? Make it your business to go. You won’t be disappointed. Here are some suggestions.

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Part 2: http://bit.ly/185szAI

Tomato Swan Song with Breadcrumbs: AROMA CUCINA

Tomato Swan Song with Breadcrumbs

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Variations on a universally perfect pairing, as I bid arrivederci to my beloved and generous tomato plants. 

North Festival: Finnish Food In All Its Glory!

North Festival: Finnish Food In All Its Glory!

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Facts about Finnish food.  Here’s your Nordic food primer, AND a great recipe from Kevin’s Grandma. 

The Mediterranean Del Verziere Lifestyle Diet

The Mediterranean Del Verziere Lifestyle Diet

The Mediterranean del Verziere Lifestyle Diet: AROMA CUCINA

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Here’s our version from which can guarantee happiness, longevity, well being and a strong sense of community.  Oh, and by the way, we won the palio!!

Drums, Flags & Sausage: Festa in Montone!

Drums, Flags & Sausage: Festa in Montone!

Drums, Flags & Sausage: Festa in Montone – AROMA CUCINA

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Ferragosto! No rest for the weary here in Montone. In this little medieval village we work like dogs so all can come and party hearty!  Let the games begin, and may the best team win the palio. In bocca al lupo!

Water, Water Everywhere and All of It to Drink: Bring Back the Town Wells

Water, Water Everywhere and All of It to Drink: Bring Back the Town Wells

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Medieval sustainability? It’s the deal of the century where you responsibly meet your fellow villagers at the well. What’s wrong with that?  If you’re Italian, you’ll have reason to complain…

Summer Elegant Italian Parmigiana: AROMA CUCINA

Summer Elegant Italian Parmigiana

Summer Elegant Italian Parmigiana: AROMA CUCINA

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This is actually one of my favorite summer dishes, meant to be served at room temp, and with a cold crisp glass of white wine (ours was Verdicchio from Le Marche, a perfect match!).

Wine Philosopher: Paolo Rodaro

Wine Philosopher: Paolo Rodaro

Wine Philosopher: Paolo Rodaro – AROMA CUCINA

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The man has what to say about wine, and he keeps it simple and concise, because his wines rock! Rodaro is a vineyard in Friuli, so of course, his whites are amazing, but his reds were most surprising, especially to an audience of Umbrian residents, where reds generally rule. Thanks to Patrick for hosting this amazing winemaker!

Linguine & The Art of Vongole

Linguine & The Art of Vongole

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To do it right is indeed an art, and who knew there are cooking and eating rules to be followed. Eat like an Italian at the seaside.  There is nothing better!

Pickled Everything!

Pickled Everything!
Pickled Everything! - AROMA CUCINA
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Here’s a fast, easy way to pickle your excess garden bounty.  You can experiment in small batches and use them in unexpected ways.  Have fun!

The Mad Men of Le Forna: AROMA CUCINA

The Mad Men of Le Forna

The Mad Men of Le Forna:  AROMA CUCINA

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Enjoy our introduction to the cast of characters that inhabit our hood (Le Forna) on Ponza.  It is a unique world guaranteed to capture the hearts and stomachs of all who make the effort to visit this wonderful Mediterranean secret hideaway.  A place to ‘mangia bene’.

Crossing the Border into Culinary Crazy Land? - AROMA CUCINA

Crossing the Border into Culinary Crazy Land?

Crossing the Border into Culinary Crazy Land? – AROMA CUCINA

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Culinary kooks?  Guilty as charged. Indictment includes eating local and in season.   We are thereby sentenced to a life of food and travel and are serving our time accordingly.

Introducing the Anchovy: AROMA CUCINA

Introducing the Anchovy

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Be open minded...and open mouthed! Fresh anchovies are not what you think.  They are deliciously clean and fresh tasting and can be prepared a number of ways.  Here's how they do it on isola di Ponza, and they have it down! 

Recipe for Wonderful: Summer Shrimp & Zucchini Spaghetti

Recipe for Wonderful: Summer Shrimp & Zucchini Spaghetti
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Nothing speaks freshness like shrimp right out of the Meditteranean (gamberi rossi). This is summer cooking Italian style!
 

Food Meets Art in Venezia & Bologna

FOOD Meets ART in Venezia & Bologna: AROMA CUCINA

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We are proud citizens of the magic and diversity that make up the Italian universe.  Our 1^st stop Venice where the Biennale is in full swing ready to stir your creative juices with a feast for the senses.  Then onto Bologna for a gourmand’s delight.  And, we get to share it all with friends along the way.  Not too shabby!

Love in the Spring: Asparagus 4-Ways AROMA CUCINA

Love in the Spring: Asparagus 4-Ways

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‘Tis the season, so get it while the getting’s good!  Here’s 4 ways to use up that big bunch of asparagus that you overbought.  And if you happen to be lucky enough to find the wild variety…

Bells & Balls, Part Two

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Missing bells and long lost balls.  We’re mourning both, and a heartfelt farewell to my dear friend Daniel Lang.

Cocktails & Comrades, Bells & Balls A Blog Post in Two Parts

Cocktails & Comrades, Bells & Balls A Blog Post in Two Parts

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Re-entry Italian Style:

Step 1:  Aperitivi in the piazza, or cocktails on the roof…tough decision.

Step 2:  Communal dining family style.  Who’s got what to pool the dinner options.

Step 3:  Plan and plant the orto with a little (a lot!) of help from my friends.

Bells & Balls (Part 2): http://bit.ly/18bvqcg

Missing bells and long lost balls.  We’re mourning both, and a heartfelt farewell to my dear friend Daniel Lang.

We're back!

We're back!  
Aroma Cucina is back in the blog world.  Back in Italia and loving life!  Please join us.
Baci,
Jeff & Jude

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