Peanut Butter Cups for Halloween
Click here to see the video of this recipe on the site of L’Espresso. I was recently charged with the difficult task of coming…
America
New cooking lessons
I’ll be holding a new cycle of American cooking lessons organized by Baboon at the cooking school “L’arte del convivio” downtown Milan this fall….
The Best Burger Buns
It’s back to work and back in the kitchen after a long and lovely vacation. I have a lot of catching up to do,…
Whiskey and Soda, Rock and Roll, Part 1
I’m always intrigued by Italian perceptions of American lifestyle, and like to uncover what defines us as a nation in the eyes of others….
Some Hamburger How-to
We had a great time last Friday at the hamburger lesson in collaboration with Laboratorio Cingoli. We all got our hands dirty forming and flipping…
Art, Design and Burgers
In celebration of this week’s “Salone del Mobile” (the international design expo and furniture fair that takes over Milan each year in an explosive…
Un’americana… a La Scuola de La Cucina Italiana!
I’m proud to announce a book signing event and a series of three American cooking courses I’ll be hosting at La Scuola de La…
“Red” Velvet Valentine Cupcakes
I’m mad at these cupcakes… and I rarely get angry with desserts. These little suckers, however, really frustrated me. Not that they’re bland or…
Newfangled Johnnycakes, or Polenta Pancakes
I woke up in less-than-mint-condition after a late night last weekend, and I awoke craving pancakes. But as I rummaged through my cupboard, coffee still…
On Returning, and Mexican Tortilla Soup
It’s always a difficult transition for the first few days, no matter if I’m traveling to or from my old or new countries. However,…
Best Burger in Town?
A lot of burger joints around here profess to be the best in town/state/country/world, and it’s always fun to challenge those claims. My (Italian)…
Riverside: Gas and BBQ
In my interview with Corriere della Sera, I talked about one of my favorite spots in my hometown – Riverside Market. For Italians, the…
La Repubblica
I was interviewed and quoted by La Repubblica for their travel special on hamburgers in New York. Click here to see the article.
Christmas gifts for the American kitchen
It happens every year, but it never ceases to surprise me: it’s almost Christmas time again. For me this means stuffing my suitcase full…
A big night… and great cornbread!
We had TWICE the expected turnout at our big book launch party last night… The bookstore was PACKED, and it was a PARTY. We drank…