Category Archives: Vegetables

Pumpkin with Black Olives

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Daniela

I’m home in bed! Last Sunday night while I was crossing the street heading back home a motorcycle run me over dragging me on the ground. I hit my knee very bad and now it is all swollen and painful. … Continue reading →

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Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Daniela

I’ve got only one word to describe my life in the past few weeks: BUSY! I’m working on a number of different projects which I will share with you soon. Just to give u a heads up, among many other … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Mom: Parmigiana Leccese

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Daniela

This is going to be my last recipe from Italy. I’m heading back to China next week… Despite all my concerns about coming back home I can say now it was a great idea. I had lots of fun with … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Pizza

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Daniela

One of my new resolution for the coming months is to learn how to make proper pizza. I love pizza! It’s one of those food I can never get tired of! However I’ve never been a great pizza maker, despite … Continue reading →

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Taieddrha Leccese!

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Daniela

Being home is great! People were right, being here with the people I love and that love me is helping me healing. Getting over a break up is hard but home is definitely the place to be in a moment … Continue reading →

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Tomato Basil Pizza

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Daniela

Leaving for Italy tonight! I’m happy! Can’t wait to get myself on that plane! I’ve had a looong weekend full of contrasting feelings and emotions. On Saturday I helped Chef Mike at the New York Style Steak and Burger in … Continue reading →

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Grilled Zucchini with Feta Cheese

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Daniela

Who does not like Feta? Anyone? NO? Good! I LOVE feta cheese and particularly in the Summer it’s something is never missed in my fridge. I love feta and pasta, feta and chicken, feta and salad…oh boy is feta my … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Mom: Stuffed Artichokes

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Daniela

I cooked with my mom again! We made stuffed artichokes. There are gillions of recipes on how to make stuffed artichokes, this is my mom’s family one: easy and tasty…as always. As most of the Southern Italian  recipes, this is … Continue reading →

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