Tag Archives: Italy

German Hazelnut Bread

Posted on June 23, 2011 by 7th taste

Focaccia in Italy. Chapati in Kenya. Matzo in Israel. Naan in India. Tortilla in Mexico. Whichever border I cross on the earth, some kind of “bread” always seems to appear on the table. Bread, a universal staple food, has been … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Pork Stew with Chianti Classico

Posted on January 24, 2011 by 7th taste

“Piu Piu”. That slogan was the headline of a car advertisement I saw in Brazil many years ago. I asked my colleagues, “what’s that?”. Umberto immediately jumped in, “when we see a nice ass on the street, we say Piu … Continue reading →

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Sicilian Meatballs & Nero d’Avola (Italian Red Wine)

Posted on December 6, 2010 by 7th taste

Happy Hanukkah! Yesterday my Jewish friend told me about his family tradition of eating fried foods, such as fried potato pancake & doughnuts, as well as cheese, during the 8-day “Festival of Light”. Finding his cultural celebration interesting, I have … Continue reading →

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Luscious Chicken Cacciatore

Posted on October 16, 2010 by 7th taste

Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian. Chicken Cacciatore is a simple braised chicken dish prepared with tomatoes, onions, mushroom, herbs, bell pepper and wine for hunters traveling for several days in old Italy. In Southern Italy, this dish commonly includes red wine, … Continue reading →

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