Cookbook Library
I have a couple of shelves full of cookbooks in my library. There are about 10 authors who I read and refer to often. Here are some of my favs. I’ve included Amazon links. Some are still in stock from Amazon and some are sold …
Author: Gianni
Gianni’s First Recipe eBook is Available Now
Things have been busy around the Village lately. I did a live pasta-making demonstration in front of friendly crowds on Sunday at the Noodle Fest; our next regional dinner – Venetian at da Flora – is open for reservations; you can join me on my …
North Beach & Chinatown Mix It Up for Noodle Fest
There will be a video of the day soon, but until then, I just wanted to report what a beautiful day it was, and how much fun. I enjoyed making pastas the colors of the Italian flag. (OK, I admit, the red bell pepper variety …
Carciofi alla Romana (Roman Style Artichokes)
Italians love their artichokes and Romans know how to treat them. A text and video recipe from Rome’s Jewish ghetto.
A Taste of Spring in Venice at da Flora Ostaria
Don’t miss this custom Venetian-style menu with wine pairings from my favorite North Beach restaurant!
Tale of Two Noodle-Loving Neighborhoods
Chinatown and North Beach come together for Noodle Fest 2011 – an outdoor event celebrating food and culture.
Chicken & Potato Cook-Off
Two different authentic, regional recipes for Italian chicken and potatoes.
Walking and Eating in North Beach
In the course of the 90 minute romp, I cover tons of history and trivia that goes beyond food and deep into the culture – past and present – of my Italian North Beach village.
Easter Pies: Pizza Rustica & Pastiera Napoletana
Serve the pizza rustica as part of the antipasti course and the Pastiera as your dolce (dessert). But only on Easter!
Beyond Pasta
That’s Mark Leslie’s book and the theme of our cook-off in North Beach on Tuesday. Mark and I are making chicken and potatoes from 2 different regions of Italia. Mark learned his dishes from Nonna in Viterbo northwest of Rome in the region of Lazio. …
Foodbuzz 24×24: North Beach Italian
The rain broke long enough on Saturday to enjoy a pleasant 4 hours eating authentic Italian food, drinking Italian wines, and talking about Italian everything.
Who is Pulcinella?
A video profiling the Caputo Family, owners of Pulcinella. Learn the history of pizza!
Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Zeppole di San Giuseppe should only be made on St. Joseph’s feast day, March 19, also Father’s Day in Italia.
Fresh Pasta: Ricotta Ravioli in a San Marzano Sauce
This pasta can be used for lasagna, ravioli, tortelloni and other stuffed pastas, and the sauce is delicious.