Recently, I've been preparing to teach a culinary course related to the J. Paul Getty Museum's exhibition on Cambodian sculptures. When I first viewed the small-scale, bronze sculptures of Hindu ...
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
A Side of Carrots & Green Beans
It's February and we should start thinking about summer - the sun, the beach and - wait a minute - the bathing suits, too? Whether we're happy with last year's ...
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Chocolate Valentine Pancakes
I think a Valentine's Day celebration with a lover definitely starts in the morning. The question is this - should these luscious chocolate pancakes be served before or after?
No matter ...
Friday, January 21, 2011
Hot Mac N’ Cheese Wheels
Yesterday, I received lots of compliments on this classic American dish. I must say that my gourmet colleagues and friends at the museum definitely have "the palate". As stated by ...
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Back-On-Track Soup
As soon as my sweet tooth took over last month, my conscience immediately started dreaming up some lean menus for January 2011. Returning to the Santa Monica Canyon steps, telepathy ...
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. 
