Super Sandwiches- Hamburger ‘’Di Crudo di Vitello Irpino’ by Chef Mirko Balzano

photo: Nico Boccia I had a chance to try this bite-size sandwich prepared by Chef Mirko Balzano of Villa Assunta last week in Avellino.   ...

Amazing Appetizers- Scallops Stuffed with Mozzarella and Basil Served with Marinated Vegetables by Chef Giuseppe Daddio

This appetizer, served to me by Chef Giuseppe Daddio of Locanda delle Trame , was a perfect beginning to a memorable Sunday lunch. Simple i...

Delectable Dessets -White Chocolate, Lime, Fennel, and Green Apple by Chef Paolo Barrale

Here’s a dessert from Chef Paolo Barrale which really shows his Sicilian roots.   A lime granita with a white chocolate mousse.  It was a h...

An Evening with Mesali-an Invitation to Discover Irpinia

M-e-s-á-l-i. ..Jenny said. Jenny Auriemma , sommelier and part owner of La Locanda di Bu …a Michelin star Restaurant located in Nusco (Av)....

Saturday in Pizzeria-Antica Pizzeria Donna Regina-Naples

Ernesto Fico Saturday in the city. This time of year, Naples is nearly deserted.  But being  Saturday I had that desire for  pizza.  This we...

Una Passeggiata a...Cetara (Sa) with Chef Pasquale Torrente

Pasquale Torrente Cetara-Amalfi Coast.  Eighteen years in Campania, and I had  never been to this secret by the sea .  A sleepy village that...

Cool Recipes for a Hot Summer- Ziti Spezzati, Ragù di Cozze, Ricotta e Friggitelli by Chef Paolo Barrale

Front row Sorbo Serpico. Lezione di Cucina .   And when it was time for this fantastic firs t, I just knew that it would be perfect for the ...

Graduation Day-Dolce & Salato-Maddaloni (Ce)

There was something more spectacular than the menu. Though I must admit it was pretty spectacular. More energetic than the colors of the en...

E' Arrivata l'Estate- A Cooking Lesson with Chef Paolo Barrale

Chef Paolo Barrale Numerous times over the past year I have stood in Marenna 's dining room.  Marenna', Feudi dei San Gregorio '...

Saturday in Pizzeria-Salvo-Pizzaioli da 3 Generazioni-San Giorgio a Cremano (Na)

A pizza for lunch.  Nothing unusual for those of us in Naples.  A pizza at your neighborhood pizzeria.  This particular Saturday, I chose a ...

Lunch at Locanda Delle Trame with Chef Giuseppe Daddio-San Leucio (Ce)

I'm not sure why, but the morning of my visit to meet Chef Giuseppe Daddio of Locanda delle Trame , I was a little nervous. A few butt...

Ready...Set...Trattovia

Technically, I wasn't lost. The two phone calls to Chef Antonio Pisaniello were only to ensure that I was heading in the right directi...