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Tag Archives: parmigiano-reggiano
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
Building the Perfect Carbonara: A Roman Puzzle
A Roman Puzzle A recipe is a funny thing. Often you’ll follow the instructions exactly and the dish still turns out poorly. It’s like something’s been left out, or gets lost in the translation, and you have to read between … Continue reading
Posted in 29-95, Carbonara, Cooking, Favorite Dish, Favorites, Food, Houston Chronicle, International Cuisine, Italy, Print, Print Features, Travel Tagged cacio e pepe, campo dei fiori, carbonara, carbonari, guanciale, il ristorante la carbonara, occam's razor, pancetta, parmigiano-reggiano, pasta, pasta alla carbonara, pecorino romano, pepper, recipes, rome, spaghetti alla carbonara, umbria Leave a comment
Link Feast: 12.19.08 (Cheese bail-out edition)
Bail-out fever has crossed the pond. If the price of a Parmesan wheel is so low, why am I still paying $20/pound at Central Market? Hard Times for Parmigiano Makers – The Parmesan cheese industry is not too big to … Continue reading
Fettuccine Alfredo: How do I love thee…
Fettuccine Alfredo is one of those dishes that looks simple on paper, yet you can spend a lifetime perfecting it. It’s also unique in that it’s an Italian-inspired dish (the Italian version being Fettuccine al burro) that contains no garlic … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Only, Cooking, Food Tagged fettucine alfredo, italian food, parmigiano-reggiano, shallots Leave a comment