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Tag Archives: italy
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese at Giacomo’s
Tagliatelle alla bolognese at Giacomo’s The diversification of Italian cuisine as it gained popularity and spread throughout the world after World War II is well-documented. For example, “Italian-American” cuisine is best represented by the iconic “Spaghetti and meatballs” which, although … Continue reading
Posted in 29-95, Food, Houston Chronicle, Italy, Print Tagged bologna, bolognese, giacomo's, italy, lynette hawkins, spag bol, spaghetti bolognese, tagliatelle alla bolognese 2 Comments
The Story of San Marzano Tomatoes
Rega brand DOP San Marzano Tomatoes In the food-mad country of Italy there are several ingredients that are venerated above all others. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma ham, and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena vinegar are just a few that … Continue reading
Posted in 29-95, Cooking, Food, Houston Chronicle, International Cuisine, Italy, Print, Print Features Tagged Aceto Balsamico, Black Krim, Campania, italy, Mount Vesuvius, parmigiano-reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, San Marzano Tomatoes, Tony Vallone, vera pizza napoletana, Yellow Brandywine 10 Comments
The Truth About Neapolitan-style Pizza
Pizza Margherita at Di Matteo in Naples, Italy My waiter, a young man in his twenties wearing a dirty apron that sheathed a prodigious belly usually seen on men some twenty years older, was the model of indifference. He spoke … Continue reading
Posted in 29-95, Favorite Dish, Favorites, Food, Houston Chronicle, International Cuisine, Italy, Print, Travel Tagged di matteo, dough pizzeria, houston, italy, margherita, michael kramer, naples, napoletana, pizza, pizza napoletana, san antonio, tasting room, vera pizza napoletana 11 Comments
Photo Gallery: Day Trip to Naples, Italy
Photos from a November 2010 day trip to Naples, Italy. A write-up about the trip is here: The Truth About Neapolitan-style Pizza. Click on individual photos to see a larger version. [flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157625680664202″]
Posted in Blog Only, Food, Italy, Photos, Travel Tagged bullet train, da michele, di matteo, italy, naples, pizza, pizza napoletana, sorbillo, vera pizza napoletana Leave a comment
Spaghetti all’amatriciana: Layers of flavor and history
Traditional spaghetti all’amatriciana at La Conca in Amatrice, Italy The Via Salaria — the Salt Road — was one of the earliest roads built by ancient Rome to lash together its far-flung empire. The actual path of the road predated … Continue reading