Nopal is from the Nahuatl word nohpalli for the pads of the cactus plant. There are over 100 known species of cactus in Mexico. The nopal pads are eaten raw, ...
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Chard, Celery & Onions (Acquacotta – Italian)
Acquacotta literally means "cooked water" and is one of the classic vegetable soups of Tuscany. This dish is made with simple ingredients - chard, onion and celery. Acquacotta is served ...
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Mosaic Gelatin Dessert
This dessert is based on multi-colored cubes of Jell-O, mixed with evaporated and condensed milks with vanilla. All you have to do is assemble the ingredients in a Bundt pan ...
Friday, June 16, 2017
Grilled Octopus with Red Bell Pepper Pesto
I finally figured out how to transform the rubbery "look" of octopus into a tender delicacy. Here it is:
Prep time: 10 minutes (pesto) and 45 minutes (for boiling octopus)
Serves: 4 ...
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Belcampo Butcher Shop – Santa Monica, CA.
A few months ago, I discovered Belcampo Butcher Shop in Santa Monica. When I walked in, I could immediately sense the great welcome I was about to experience. Meet Belcampo's ...
Nancy DeLucia Real is an art historian and chef. She has led culinary courses at the Italian Cultural Institute and is a member of the Culinary Historians of Southern California. Nancy's gastronomy training took place in the heart of Italy under the tutelage of her grandmother. She has taught international cuisine at Williams Sonoma and Sur la Table Stores. Nancy's art history & culinary courses are ongoing at various institutions. She also teaches private cooking classes. 
