Menu: Il Pranzo
This is the menu for a recent lunch I prepared for about a dozen work colleagues, evenly divided between Bay Area and NYC residents. I wanted this meal to feature the best of slow food in the Bay Area for our NY guests, so I …
Month: October 2010
The Genesis of Gianni’s North Beach
You’ll notice some similarities between this video and the show’s format.
Pizza Margherita
Simple, fresh ingredients are the starting-point for a great Neapolitan-style pizza.
San Marzano Sauce
A simple, light tomato sauce, made from the last of the fresh San Marzano tomatoes and fresh basil, served over choke the priest pasta.
Choke the Priest!
No, it’s not a euphemism for self-abuse, ya pervert. It’s the translation of the name of a type of pasta called strozzapreti, which has disputed origins, all versions of which are fascinating: One is that gluttonous priests were so enthralled by the savory pasta that …