As my summer canning classes wind down, I'm transported to my upbringing in Italy. As I reminisce on how I came to master these wonderful canning techniques, I simultaneously feel ...
Friday, September 6, 2013
Rice-Spice Cookies (Gluten-free)
A few weeks ago, one of our friends on Facebook/The Kitchen Buzzz asked us for a gluten-free recipe. Here it is - rice cookies with a hint of cinnamon, allspice ...
Friday, August 30, 2013
Jicama, Watermelon & Cantaloup Salad
The idea for this salad sort of sparked when I noticed how boring the jicama, watermelon and cantaloup looked on my kitchen counter.
I was surprised at how delicious and ...
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Peachy Plum Upside-Down Cake
Summer is the season for peaches and plums. As I taste samples at various fruit stalls of the Santa Monica Farmers Market, I lose control and buy at least 15 ...
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Traditions in Tallinn, Estonia
On June 30, my group and I disembarked from our cruise and set foot on Estonian territory. Even before we left our stateroom, the panorama of Tallinn was astounding. Never ...
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. 
