Here is another dish that is guaranteed to warm you up this winter, Nigella Lawson’s Slut’s Spaghetti. Spaghetti alla puttanesca originated from the island of Ischia in Southern Italy, made with a combination of cooked tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, black olives, chilies, and olive oil. Puttanesca is derived from the word puttana, a colloquialism for “prostitute”. Might I [...]
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Last Sunday, I was invited by my friend J (owner and manager of the Silverstar Inn) to forage for morel mushrooms on their land. I was very excited since it was my first time to forage for anything. Many people in the Driftless Area look forward to this time of the year to enjoy this seasonal treat. [...] Last summer we told you about our new chef friend Salvatore Di Scala. Every minute spent with Sal has been exciting and full of laughter. I can’t say that about too many people. He lives and loves life like no other. Within the past six months we have witnessed him falling in love and eventually marrying his [...] You’ve got to hand it to the Italians, they have it spot on when it comes to food; and they’re usually a step ahead of everyone else. The slow food movement? They never got the memo about eating faster. Locavore? They are so commited to local food, that even after they’ve moved halfway around the world they only eat stuff [...] |
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