17 July 2008
love thursday:
a pair of cherries
I love whenever I come across food shaped like hearts.
Especially when they come in pairs.
Happy Love Thursday everyone!
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16 July 2008
what’s cooking wednesday: fried eggs with red onion and cheese
Finally, finally the ridiculously hot temps have given way to a bit of fresh air and cool breezes! I wore pants yesterday people! And I didn’t sweat!
So does that mean that I marked the occasion with a triumphant return to the kitchen after weeks of cold salads?
Eh. Not really, no.
This week’s What’s Cooking Wednesday is a staple around here because it’s fast, delicious and filling–and although yes, I do have to turn the stove on, it’s only for a few minutes, so it’s not so bad.
Now let me say that I’ve had plenty of fried eggs in my life, but I have never had them as tasty as when P makes these for me. In our house, these are Uova alla Pablo (and yes, these are *our* eggs from our chickens) but you can call them:
Fried Eggs with Red Onion & Cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 eggs
- One small red onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- One slice of cheese (Kraft is good), torn in pieces
1. Heat olive oil in small nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add sliced onions and sauté for about a minute, until just starting to turn translucent.
3. Crack eggs open over the onions and season with salt and pepper.
4. Let cook for a few minutes. When white is half-cooked, put torn slices of cheese over the yolks and elsewhere and let melt.
5. Once all the whites of the eggs are no longer slimy, remove from heat and serve hot with crusty Italian bread.
Buon appetito!
9 July 2008
what’s cooking wednesday:
caprese salad
Well, Mom is safely back at home. We’ve only spoken on the phone a handful of times (OK, closer to two handfuls) since she left on Monday morning, so I’d say we’re dealing with the withdrawal symptoms well, wouldn’t you?
So as I try to beat the heat (it is HOT!) and rejoin real life, including full-time work again (I cut back to part-time while Mom was here), I’m feeling a bit lazy around the kitchen.
But lazy doesn’t have to mean “bad for the tastebuds” when tomatoes and basil are in season!
I’ll tell you, if we’re not having Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil or homemade Pesto alla Genovese, we’re having a Caprese Salad or Insalata Caprese if you want to be fancy. Or, you know, Italian.
Many of you know this one, but since it is absolutely one of my favorite summer treats, here it is for this week’s What’s Cooking Wednesday:
You’ll need:
- Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and olive oil in the *best* qualities you can find
- Salt to taste
You can arrange this salad any way you like, but I usually do slices of tomatoes alternating with slices of mozzarella on a serving plate. Then I tear up the basil leaves and drizzle olive oil on top and finish with a sprinkling of salt.
The quantities of everything are up to you and your tastes, as is the decision on whether to “dress up” this simple salad with other treats like black olives or balsamic vinegar.
So who’s up for a refreshing, easy-to-prepare, delicious summer salad with the colors of the Italian flag?
And more importantly, who’s bringing the crusty Italian bread to sop up all those juices left on the plate?
Buon appetito!
4 July 2008
happy fourth of july!
The Fourth of July isn’t a holiday in Italy, but that doesn’t stop this American from celebrating with hamburgers, hot dogs and mmm, maybe even some apple pie (Mom’s here, remember?!).
To my fellow Americans, I wish you a happy, safe and fun holiday
and buon weekend a tutti!
2 July 2008
1st of the month featured blogger: july
Mom’s still here and we’re busy enjoying the fabulous weather and company, but I haven’t forgotten about you!
There won’t be a What’s Cooking Wednesday recipe from me today, but I am combining two regular Bleeding Espresso features, keeping your potential WCW cravings in mind. Remember you can always find all my recipes here and be sure to check out everyone else’s WCW recipes at Shan’s place.
So, July’s 1st of the Month Featured Blogger (a day late, sorry) is
Jenn DiPiazza, The Leftover Queen!
Look at that gorgeous, smiling face!
If you can’t tell from the photo, Jenn recently got married (check out her and Roberto’s wedding story here) and she is truly the foodie of all foodies–as well she should be as creator and keeper of The Foodie Blogroll.
Jenn is one of the very first blogging buddies I made, our bond based on Calabrian heritage, loving Italian men (only one each, of course!), bites from the travel bug and food of all kinds, from all cultures.
As a professional food and travel writer, Jenn describes all of the above topics lyrically and beautifully at both The Leftover Queen and Jenn’s Travel Close Up–and lucky her (and us!), hubby Roberto takes fabulous photos to boot!
Aside from keeping up The Foodie Blogroll and sharing fabulous recipes and travel reviews, Jenn also runs a monthly Royal Foodie Joust competition through her site’s forum. Participants are given just a few ingredients to work with, and wow, the things they come up with. I haven’t played along yet, but one of these months I’ll be there Jenn, I promise!
So please do go say hello to Jenn at The Leftover Queen
and Jenn’s Travel Close Up
and also?
Join the 1700+ blogs on The Foodie Blogroll if you’re a foodie yourself!
