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Inside a Pugliese Taralli Maker: Taralli con lo zucchero

June 9, 2008 by Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy 21 Comments

Did you figure out what those sugar-coated delights were? Hopefully the hint of Puglia gave you an indication. I am lucky to spend a lot of time in Puglia, and I love sharing what I see there: going inside a breadmaker’s, going to a festival celebrating mozzarella, an army of orecchiette, or learning how to…

Another behind the scenes look in Puglia

June 6, 2008 by Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy 17 Comments

I’ve infiltrated one of my favorites places in Puglia to share another behind the scenes look next week. Anyone have a guess where I went? Or what’s in the photo?

Quinoa and Farro Salad with Salmon, Artichoke Hearts, Tomatoes and Basil

June 3, 2008 by Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy 5 Comments

I mentioned Quinoa in April when I talked about LiveStrong Day, and when I made another dish this weekend using Quinoa, I had no idea I would be writing with a similar motive again today. I know Bri from Figs with Bri very little, but I often stop by on her blog. Her story and…

Made in America: Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

May 30, 2008 by Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy 15 Comments

I think peanut butter is about as American as Apple Pie. In fact, peanut butter and apples go really well together (though I’m not sure I’d like the pie). Most Italians are instinctively repulsed by peanut butter, labeling it as “grassissimo” (very fat!) and “pesante” (heavy/rich), and of course, they’re right. But when peanut butter…

Chestnut Flour Chocolate Chunk Muffin Recipe

April 15, 2008 by Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy 16 Comments

This recipe started with a bran muffin. Some days I crave a bran muffin, its texture and chewiness, and dark, almost molasses-like insides. But I didn’t have any bran around and a bran muffin is impossible to find in Italy. But I did have farina di castagne, chestnut flour (note: this is not chestnut puree)….