Not being born Italian, but rather adopting Italy as my home and being adopted has been a fabulous experience. I was just asked today if I taught my students Americanized Tuscan food.
WHAT??? NO WAY---- I want my students to go home and create better Tuscan food than a restaurant, since they are learning to cook like an Italian Mamma and we all know they are the BEST.
Today's lesson was Pici, a hand-rolled pasta made with flour and hot water. I love teaching it to kids of all ages. Today my student was 15 and she is a natural in the kitchen. Incredible knife skills and a wonderful palate. I am always so pleased when I am teaching and have someone really get it.
These are the days I am a proud Pseudo- Italian mamma!
hands of mom and daughter cooking together
I am honored to be passing-on traditions in cooking.
simple Tuscan ragu for the pasta
Make some good food and share it with friends-
you life will improve.
A Tavola non si invecchia-
One doesn't age at the table
Stay young- Eat like an Italian
