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 ...
Friday, May 16, 2014
Lentil & Tomato Salad
Prep time: 20 to 25 minutes
Serves: 4 to 6 (as a side dish)
How many of you love lentils? FYI, lentils been around for about 13,000 years and are an important ...
Friday, May 2, 2014
Refried Beans (Frijoles refritos)
Last week, I stumbled across these fresh cranberry beans at the Santa Monica Farmers' Market. These beans really captured my attention. Just look at them!
They're fresh and this means that ...
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Marinated Cucumber Salad
During the winter months, we either eat comfort foods that are super-rich or we grab snacks that turn into extra pounds very quickly.
To get back into a low-fat regime, try ...
Friday, April 4, 2014
Italian Easter Bread
Symbolizing fertility, eggs are featured in the traditional foods of many cultures during Springtime.
In Italian gastronomy, colorful eggs are used to decorate baked delicacies at Easter. They are reminiscent of ...
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. 
