Pomodori Ripieni (Stuffed Tomatoes)

This is a classic Roman dish that was taught to my mother by a friend who’s Roman mother made it often. On my recent trip to Rome, the cab driver and I chatted about his methods for making this meal while he transported my husband and I to our residence for the week – such…

The baron of all roasts

A roast like nonna used to make – she was Tuscan and lived in Sicily, raising 3 kids post-war, I doubt she had a roast on the table very often, but when she did, she made sure it was a good one. We too enjoy a roast from time to time and we also make…