How do you prepare Brussel sprouts? Do you boil or steam them? I sauté Brussel Sprouts with a splash of Whisky or wine. As they cook, the alcohol reduction makes this ...
Monday, November 5, 2012
Mexican Pumpkin Treat
I'll never forget the first time I tasted fresh pumpkin (without it being so over processed). My experience took place in a fabulous country: Mexico. As I looked inside my ...
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos (Spanish)
In various cultures around the world, the Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos (Spanish) is celebrated on November 1 and November 2. It corresponds with the Roman ...
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Halloween Pizza
For this vibrant pizza, you already know that I'm an advocate of pre-made pizza dough from Trader Joe's® refrigerated section. It's delicious, fast and easy.
These pizzas are perfect for that ...
Monday, October 1, 2012
Fresh Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms
On my September 2012 culinary trip to Italy, my husband and I enjoyed freshly made pasta with porcini mushrooms at a favorite hotel/restaurant close to the medieval hilltop town 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. 
