On April 11, 2014, my husband I drove from Victoria-Gasteiz (located in the Basque region of Spain) and set out for the autonomous community of La Rioja. Driving into the ...
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Olives Stuffed with Marinated Anchovies & Piquillo Peppers
Although I've been back from Spain for weeks, I'm still craving its exquisite gastronomy.
I discovered this wonderful tapa (appetizer) in Madrid - green olives, stuffed with marinated anchovies and piquillo peppers. ...
Friday, July 11, 2014
Sangria – the Spanish Cooler
Last April, I stayed in Spain for one month. Although I stayed in many cities, Madrid was impressive. I had the opportunity to visit museums, meet friends and learn about ...
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Trips & Tips: The Bilbao Adventure (Guggenheim Museum & Batzokia Restaurant)
My recent trip to Spain (from April to May, 2014) lasted one glorious month. Traveling from north to south, every day in Spain proved to be adventurous and educational.
On April ...
Friday, May 30, 2014
Roasted Summer Potatoes
Shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables at Farmers' Markets brings me back to my days in Italy. As I accompanied my grandmother or "Nonna Annunziata", the maestra advised me on how to ...
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. 
