While growing up in Southern Italy, I became an apprentice to my “Nonna” or grandmother, aka the “maestra” or master chef of the town. Although I learned how to prepare ...
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Tortilla & Nutella
One of the best things in every culture is the food, right? I'll start with my own - we Italians can't live without Nutella®, a chocolate-hazelnut spread that is served ...
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Caesar Salad (Eggless recipe)
Inspired by the Original Caesar Salad from Caesar's Restaurante Bar (published on this blog), I came up with this version of the salad sans egg. I made both salads the ...
Monday, March 28, 2011
Caesar’s Restaurante Bar, Tijuana, Mexico – Original Caesar Salad Recipe
The famous Caesar's Restaurante Bar in Tijuana, Mexico, was recently remodeled and opened for business in the summer of 2010. Some people wonder, "Why is it famous?" or "I never ...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Chicken Paillard with Fines Herbes & Mustard Sauce
In 13th century France, Dijon became an important center for the production of mustard. In 1336, at a feast held by the Duke of Burgundy, historical records state that guests ...
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. 
