I'm so glad Tom George, a Cal-Italian-Hungarian restaurant - decided to take its vibe to downtown Los Angeles. One of its owners, George, stated that this LA eatery is one ...
Monday, January 9, 2017
Fresh & Creamy Pea Soup
I hope you weren't thinking of using canned or frozen peas to make a great-tasting pea soup.
With fresh peas and a few more ingredients, you'll enjoy a great meal in ...
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
New Year’s Pie & Show “Waitress”
Here's a delicious and fun way to end 2016 and celebrate New Year 2017 - catch the show, Waitress, now on Broadway. And since the show is all about pies, ...
Friday, December 16, 2016
Tomato Salad with Dill (inspired by IPAA Restaurant)
Just a few days ago my husband and I went to IPAA Cocina Mexicana Restaurant in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. I loved the private terrace dining style. If you want ...
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Stuffed Mushrooms
Need a great starter to go with the bubbly at Christmastime? Assemble these stuffed mushrooms a few hours ahead and refrigerate them. At serving time, preheat the oven and bake ...


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.