Upon arriving at a Varadero Beach resort (Cuba) in June, I realized I had entered paradise. The pristine white sands against the turquoise ocean looked surreal. To add to this ...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Carrot Mango Soup
On any given afternoon, I’ll do anything to avoid going to the supermarket. To avoid rush hour traffic, I'll create a quick meal with whatever I find in my refrigerator. ...
Friday, June 10, 2011
Open-Faced Prosciutto Panini
When I come home from work on some summer nights the last thing I want to do is cook. I'm sure most of you will side with me on this ...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake
Seasonal, fresh strawberries combined with tart rhubarb make an exquisite and beautiful topping for this cheesecake. Because I love sweet and sour flavors so much, strawberry rhubarb desserts are my ...
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Sautéed Rapini (Rapini Saltati)
Have you ever tasted steamed or boiled rapini and found its taste slightly bitter? Make this leafy vegetable as we Southern Italians do and I'm sure you’ll love it.
Italians know ...
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. 
