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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Trattoria Da Enzo & Cacio e Pepe
So many visits to Rome, yet for some reason we never made it to the iconic Da Enzo in Trastevere. Hailed by many respected food writers and bloggers, it has certainly been on our list. The bit of reluctance was due to the popularity Da Enzo had achieved from well… let me say it, the “tourist trade”.
Cherries with Grappa & Mascarpone – Ciliege con Grappa e Mascarpone
A month long stay in Itay had me return to a transition in seasons with respect to the local fruits and vegetables; fresh cherries seemed to dominate the stands of the local farmer’s market. I simply had to feature them in a dessert for a pizza gathering I was planning.
Sgroppino – Italian Lemon Cocktail
Sgroppino…I had almost forgotten about that Venetian potion, a cross between a digestivo and dessert until a few weeks ago when we spent an afternoon with the Cheschin family of Il Colle Prosecco.
Tramezzino with Egg & Anchovy – Tramezzino con Uova e Acciughe
One of the simple pleasures when traveling in Northern Italy is indulging in a relaxing pre-dinner aperitivo, which depending upon where you may be is paired with tramezini. Those tiny, tasty, triangular sandwiches just seem to pair perfectly with a Spritz, Prosecco, or TrentoDOC; a delightful way to start the evening. Tramezzini are made with sliced white bread…
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