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 ...
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 ...
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. 
