Crostata di Ricotta & Viscioli – Ricotta & Sour Cherry Tart

Each time we visit Rome, one of our last stops before the airport is Boccione, the kosher bakery on the Via del Portico d’ Octavia in the heart of Rome’s Ghetto. Taking home some of their Pizza Ebraica or Jewish Pizza is a must; a burnt cookie slab of sorts filled with almonds & candied fruit. The tiny Boccione is one of the ghetto’s historic sights, dating back to 1815, continuously run by the Limentani Family. Grazilla, the family matriarch runs the shop with the help of her granddaughters and niece.
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Aperol Spritz – Lo Spritz
The Aperol Spritz or Lo Spritz as it is called in Italy, is an essential part of the pre-dinner ritual while sitting in the piazza as the sun sets after a long summer’s day. The streets become lively as locals arrive to “prendiamo un aperitif” or have an aperitif and socialize. The florsecent orange colored Aperol Spritz gently eases one into…

Moscato d’Asti Granita
The temperature is rising and you are craving something sweet but it must be cold and refreshing with a bit of a kick to it – Moscato d’ Asti Granita is the answer.

Il Negroni Perfetto – The Perfect Negroni
Mio Marito has become quite the Italophile over the years, developing an appreciation and rather uncanny understanding of all things Italian, including yours truly. He has embraced the history, culture, customs, food, and wine. Did I mention the late afternoon aperitivi? A veritable master of that domain… Our early evening ritual when in Italy is to facciamo…

Lemon Risotto – Risotto al Limone
At the center of Italian food is always La Famiglia. The table is where you laugh, cry, shout and share your love. Living 3000 miles away from the extended families we treasure any opportunity to create shared experiences. Quite naturally we were thrilled when our niece, a recent university graduate decided to spend a few days with…
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