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 ...
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Poached Fish with Saffron Sauce
Make this easy recipe: poach the fish filets and make the sauce in minutes. The sauce's rich, yellow hue is derived from saffron. It's flavor and aroma are perfectly balanced ...
Nancy DeLucia Real is an art historian and chef. She has led culinary courses at the Italian Cultural Institute, The Getty Center and The Getty Villa and is a former 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. 
