Friday, September 19, 2014

Grape Focaccia (Schiacciata all’uva)

Tuscany (a region in Italy) and California have similar terrain and weather. Although we are thousands of miles away from Tuscany, in the last couple of months we've been enjoying ... 

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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Tuna Empanadas (Empanadas de Atun)

For those of you who are following my posts on a regular basis, you must have figured out that I'm maintaining that "Spanish" state of mind. Last April and May, ... 

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Cauliflower Tart (savory)

According to my taste, boiled or steamed cauliflower is so blaaah. I recently taught this cauliflower tart in one of my classes. Since the pastry is made with oil, its texture ... 

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Saturday, August 9, 2014

Nancy’s Trips – La Rioja Wine Region (Spain)

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 ... 

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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. ... 

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