Nonna’s Kitchen
Nonna’s kitchen Everybody in Italy has a grandmother whose cuisine they remember fondly. It is not only nostalgia, Italian nonne were artists in the kitchen. Driven by the needs caused by poverty,...
View ArticleGarlic in the Garden
Things your Grandma never told you about Garlic, but should have The principles in creating a good garden are an inviting entry, something to focus on and a continuity of form. My Italian grandmother...
View ArticleEggplant Relish: Melanzane
A smorgasbord of beneficial ingredients Garlic was grandma’s favorite herb. Her eggplant relish is a veritable smorgasbord of beneficial ingredients which, of course, includes garlic. Everyone knows...
View ArticleMint
Just hearing the words “fresh mint” on a warm summer day and my mind conjures up the southern symbol of hospitality, a lengthy sprig of green mint submerged in frosty tumblers or icy silver cups of...
View ArticleUse of Herbs
Natural herbal remedies The post Use of Herbs appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleCoffee
History and curiosities about one of the most popular drinks in the world, the coffee. The post Coffee appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleMustard Greens
How to grow and cook mustard greens Italian style The post Mustard Greens appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleTomatoes
Nonna's homemade tomato sauce bubbled on the stove like an eternal volcano; the familiar and mouthwatering aroma of her sauce welcomed us to her home. The post Tomatoes appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleChicken Soup
The hot chicken soup as a way to treat cold virus and to take comfort at its smell. The post Chicken Soup appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleParsley
Planting, growing and use of Parsley. The post Parsley appeared first on Life in Italy.
View ArticleBenefits and Tradition are in That Glass of Red Wine
No one can tell you better than our elders how good and healthy having a glass of red wine with your meal is; now science confirms it. The post Benefits and Tradition are in That Glass of Red Wine...
View ArticleNonna Never Told you About…
Cooking with nonna and the benefits of healthy food The post Nonna Never Told you About… appeared first on Life in Italy.
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