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 …
Recent Posts
Strolling for Gelato in North Beach
Gelato is one of those quintessential Italian desserts. With less butterfat and more sugar than American ice cream, it has a smoother texture that allows the quality of the ingredients to shine through. In the heart of North Beach, you might expect gelaterias to line …
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. …
Have a Drink With Emperor Norton
Over seventy years ago, Peter Macchiarini made up his mind that San Francisco needed a symbol. This idea wasn’t a modest one — Macchiarini was looking for San Francisco’s Statue of Liberty, its Eiffel Tower. Something to erect and have stand tall and proud atop the City by the Bay, embodying the city’s ethos. The decision soon became obvious: Emperor Norton.
Sun’s Out and So Are We
April is off to a start that’s making us city-dwellers – for the moment at least – forgive the recent rain.
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.