What Has Happened!

I was watching a segment of Bill Maher’s interview with Alice Waters on HBO.

It makes me realize “What has happened” to our culture? I was raised from a first generation upbringing of organic and ps. no soda pop unless we had company or a special occassion. My God, has it come to this crisis of multi billion dollar education in schools and how to eat?

I am so thrilled that one of my passions is food and sharing with you my first book “Breaking Bread in L’Aquila”. It’s all about simple, fresh, rustic, a touch of elegance – with my a little of this and that (yes, breaking rules too)! Don’t forget to use your linens, dishes and have fun!

I think it’s something everybody needs at the end of day – breaking bread with our friends or family. I think if we do more this, the world would be a much more happier and healthier place.

Here’s to fresh, simple, mindful cooking with a twist of breaking rules!

maria

It’s all about the Timing!

Whether it’s food prep or a relationship, it’s all in the timing! Let me explain.

When you are planning your meal, think about the timing factor. Always prepare the foods that take the longest first. That way, when your pasta is al dente, the sauce should also be ready. Have you ever had overcooked pasta? It’s a disaster!

Fish, for example, should be prepared and served immediately. Now of course it depends on how the fish is prepared. The easiest to prepare ahead of time are seafood salads. And when it comes to timing, salmon is the perfect fish: it doesn’t have to be warm when eaten unless it’s grilled…

Food for thought: always keep a timer if you lose track of time!

Speaking of timing………Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year!