Peach pudding has a nostalgic flavor, a soft texture, and is easy to make. All you need is water, fruit, sugar, and a thickener (agar-agar or gelatin sheets). It’s a simple dessert that a scoop of ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream can make shine like a dancing star. I can’t even tell you…
I remember the taste of that creamy zucchini and basil lasagna from when I was a child. Grandma created this dish from just a few eggs of pasta dough and zucchini from the garden, which she cooked slowly with lots of basil until they were almost mushy. It is a summer and vegetarian version of lasagna.…
Nocino is an ancient liqueur traditionally prepared in June to mark the summer solstice. The beginning of summer is celebrated on June 21, the longest day of the year, but the rituals associated with this event have always placed great importance on June 24 as well, St. John's day, as the night between the 23rd…
Chicken in the pan, with or without peppers, whatever colors you want, but the brilliant red is an invitation to sit at the table, was the dish that replaced roast chicken when it was too hot to turn on the oven or when Grandma was in a bit of a hurry. In terms of…
One of my favorite food writers, M.F.K. Fisher, wrote, “Probably one of the most mysterious things in the world is the egg, before it’s cracked open.” I love eggs in every form. Scrambled eggs and omelets are two dishes I love to cook and eat. Often, when I’m preparing a meal just for myself, I choose one…
