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 ...
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
An Elegant and Easy New Year’s Eve – Prosecco & Panettone
Panettone is a sweet bread that originated in Milan and is served during the Christmas holidays. At year's end, it is paired with Prosecco, the Italian sparkling wine that comes ...
Thursday, December 16, 2010
A Quebecois Christmas – Tourtière
The French Canadian province of Quebec is home to a meat pie whose origins can be traced to the "tourtes" or savory pies of the Middle Ages in France. Encased ...
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. 
