Tag: pasta
Sea urchin spaghettini
Sea urchin spaghetti has always been a popular item in Japan, normally served in quasi-Italian restaurants or cafes (along with Mentaiko spaghetti, a kind or smelt roe). I’ve often raved repeatedly about Blue Marlin restaurant in LA which serves amazing uni (sea urchin in Japanese) spaghetti, with...
Truffled Lasagna
This is my version of the “Truffled Lasagna from Umbria” (source)- using store bought lasagna sheets instead of making them from scratch. Total prep & cooking time: 1 hour.
truffle porn
For the truffled béchamel:
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted French butter
½ cup unbleached...
A Tavola
A Tavola is one of the loveliest, sexiest Italian eateries I’ve encountered in a city already spoilt for choice. On a busy street, chef-owner Eugenio Maiale gives reason to pause for house-made pasta and the timeless pleasure of unfussy Italian dishes.
The complimentary focaccia is pulled from...
Organic Delivery
I’m talking 100% Certified Organic produce. It’s a healthier way of eating without pesticides and preservatives. Despite what others think, I say that it doesn’t hurt to try – the produce definitely TASTES better.
I ordered on Sunday, still in bed with my hair frazzled, and it...
Fettuccine al tartufovo
Went to Buon Ricordo for Dad’s belated birthday dinner last night for their renowned Truffled egg fettuccine. Many people speak highly of Armando’s work but every time I visit, there seems to be nothing to rave about except for this fettuccine dish. Nevertheless I decided to give it its fourth...
The quintessence of…
lonliness. Or not?
Fresh egg spaghettini. Seared pepper tuna. Baby Roma tomatoes. Fresh Basil. Cauliflower mash. TV remote.
love to be alone. I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude.?
~ Henry David Thoreau
Tags: basil, pasta, tomato, tuna
