Ingredient: Romano Cheese

Calzone (a.k.a. Easter Pie)

Easter is a time for re-birth and new beginnings. Spring is here for the most part and life begins to move outdoors…finally. When I was growing up, Easter was a special time that was steeped in religious as well as food traditions. Lent ended and with it all the fasting, abstaining and giving things up.… Continue reading Calzone (a.k.a. Easter Pie)

Migliaccio di Polenta

When we think about Fat Tuesday, New Orleans’  Mardi Gras is the first event that comes to mind. The Big Easy seems to grab most of the attention, but many countries and cultures celebrate the last day before Lent and spend several days or even a week or two to get ready to tighten their… Continue reading Migliaccio di Polenta