Sunday, July 3, 2022

Worlds Best Recipe Ragu Bolognese

 




Homemade Tagliatelle Pasta

With Ragu Bolognese






HOW to MAKE TAGLIATELL PASTA

with RAGU BOLOGNESE







The RAGU BOLOGNESE COOKBOOK



The RAUG BOLOGNESE COOKBOOK

The WORLDS BEST RECIPE

For PASTA BOLOGNESE







Saturday, June 18, 2022

Italian Food in The Movies Recipes

 



"Shove in your Saa - Seeg & Meatballs"



It all started with Pete Clemenza and The Godfather, a movie by Italian-American director
Francis FOrd Coppola. Yes, I guess we can say it started with Francis. It was Francis Ford Coppola who wrote the Screenplay along with the author of the Best Selling Novel - The Godfather, Mr. Mario Puzo, also an Italian-American. Coppola was the co author of The Godfather Screenplay along with Puzo. And it was Coppola who was the films director and decided what would be in the film and what wasn't.

Coppola brilaintly sets the scene of Sonny Corleone meeting with his Capo's and other Corleone Crime Family associates, discussing strtegies of their next moves after Virgil Sollozzo puts out a hit on Sonny's father, Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brand). The attempted assasination of Vito Corleone fails, and Vito Corleone is still alive, as his son Santino (Sonny) becomes the acting Boss of the Corleone Crime Family. 

As Sonny and his cronies discuss what to do, sitting around eating Chinese Food, his Capo, Peter Clemenza is making a pot of Italian Sunday Sauce Gravy with Sausages & Meatballs. Sonny's younger brother Michael (Al Pacino) is in the room as well. He gets a call from his girlfriend Dianne, who ask Michael if she loves him. Michael doesn't say it, but Clemenza being the smart old guy that he is, knows what has been said, and says, "Why don't you tell that nice girl you Love her. I Love you with all of my Heart. If I don't again soon, I'ma gonna Die" Clemenza chuckles.

Clemenza continues cooking his Sauce, then says to Michael, "Come over here kid. Learn something. You never know when you're gonna to cook for 20 guys someday?  You see? You start out with a little oil. Then you fry some Garlic. Then you throw in some Tomatoes, some Tomato Paste, you fry it up. You make sure it doesn't stick. You get it to a boil. You shove in all your Sausage, and your Meatballs. Add a little bit of wine. And a little sugar, and that's my trick."

Yes, Clemenza making Sunday Sauce and Meatballs was a favorite scene which just about everyone recalls and talks about, and for good reasons. It's a great scene. But let us not forget some other scenes that included Italian food. At Connie Corleone's Wedding, we have a Corleone associate throwing a Gabagool Sandwich to Paulie (watch the video below).

Also, let's not forget Sonny tearing off a piece of Italian Bread, dipping it into the Sauce that Sonny's mother has simmering on the stove. Then Sonny eats it. There are a couple scenes when the the wole Corleone Family is eating at the table. There's the scene when Connie has cooked a meal for herself and her husband Carlo. One of Carlo's girlfriends (Goomada) calls up asking for Carlo. Connie picks up the phone, then her and Carlo start fighting.


Another memorable scene that involved Italian Food was the meeting between Michael, Virgil Sollozzo, and Captain McCluskey at Louie's Italian Restaurant in the Bronx. The three of them are sitting around the table when McCluskey asked Sollozzo, "How the Italian Food in this Restaurant?"
Sollozzo replies, "Get the Veal. It's the best in the City"

Michael Corleone goes into the bathroom, and gets the gun that is planted for him inside the bathroom, above the toilet. Michael comes back out into the dining room and shoots and kills both Sollozzo and Captain McCluskey. The calmly drops the gun, and walks out of the restaurant.







MAKING SAUCE

CLEMENZA Shows MICHAEL How to Make SUNDAY SAUCE

ITALIAN GRAVY







BIG NIGHT


In the annals of Italian Food in movies, Stanley Tucci's Big Night is way up near the top. Some would probably put it on the top of their list. Yes when it comes to Italian Food in movies, Big Night is a heavyweight. The movie centers around two brothers from Italy, in their Italian Restaurant on the Jersey Shore, Louis Prima, and a monumental dish of Southern Italy, known as a Timpano (aka Timballo). 

The brothers restaurant is not doing that well financially. The food is very good, but this is the 1950s, and the locals don't get Chef Primo's authentic Italian Food. When a fellow (rival) restaurant owner tells brothers Scondo (Stanley Tucci) and Primo that he knows the famous Sicilian-American singer Louis Prima, and that he is going to get him to come to the brothers restaurant, this get the ball rolling on a very special dinner hosted by the brothers, featuring Chef Primo's wonderful food, and the centerpiece of the meal, The Timpano, a luxurious dish made of baked maccheroni, meats, sauce, and cheeses stuffed into a dough shell that's baked in a pan called a "Timpano" by which the dish gets his name. 

The movie stars Stanley Tucci as Secondo, Tony Shaloub as Primo, Secondo's brother, Isabella Rossellini as Gabriella, with Minnie Driver, and Marc Anthony as the busboy.

The wonderful music, fine cast, and the scenes preparing the Timapno and other dishes is superb, and it's these scenes that captivated audiences, and inspired to make their very own Big Night Style Italian Dinner Parties. The rest is history, and people still talk about Big Night, the Timpano, and wonderful Italian Dinner.






The TIMPANO

Stanley Tucci, Marc Anthony, & Tony Shaloub

BIG NIGHT







Goodfellas

Johnny (Frank Pelligrino Sr,) & Vinny (Charlie Scorsese)

DINNER in PRISON




GOODFELLAS



There are several Italian Food scenes in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas, a true life story of factions of the New York Mafia members and associates, based on Nick Pellegi's book Wiseguy. Of course the most famous food scene is when Henry (Ray Liotta) is in Prison with Vinny (Charlie Scorsese), Johnny Dio, and "Big Paulie" (Paul Sorvino). Viiny is making the Sunday Sauce Italian Gravy with Meatballs and Pork Neck, as Johnny Dio cooks up some Steaks. The scene is quite memorable, and people talk about it all the time, especially the way Paul Sorvino shaves the Garlic "Ravor Thin" with a ravor, and Big Paulie telling Vinny, "Vinny don't put too many Onions in the Sauce." You gotta just Love it?

The scene with Henry making Veal Scallopine and his brother stirring "The Sauce" is memorable as well. 

So if you Love Movies, Italian Food, and Italian Food in movies, there's a good chance you already know these films and the Food Scenes in them, and if you're like me, you talk about them, and watch the movies over and over again. When you've got something good, you stick with it. And that's The Godfather, Coppola and Pacino, Clemenza and his Sauce. Big Night Stanley Tucci and The Timpano, and Marty Scorsese's Goodfellas, Robert DeNiro, The Prison Sauce, and the main character Henry Hill, and the late great Ray Liotta, who turned in such a great performance, he was even better than DeNiro. "Yes he was."

Watch the movies, enjoy, make a Sunday Sauce, and listen to Sinatra. What's better than that?






GOODFELLAS

PRISON DINNER




GOODFELLAS  "PRISON SAUCE" Recipe

JOHNNY DIO'S STEAK  -  Recipe







by Daniel Bellino Zwicke









SUNDAY SAUCE alla CLEMENZA

all PACINO

From The GODFATHER





"MAKE a BIG NIGHT TIMPANO"




NONNA BELLINO'S COOKBOOK

RECIPES FROM MY SICILIAN NONNA



Note :  Timpano is also known as TIMBALLO in most parts 
of Southern Italy, and there are numerous variations, and recipes,
like the one in Grandma Bellino's Cookbook. 





iL TIMPANO

"BIG NIGHT"










CARLO & CONNIE FIGHT


Connie :  "Why don't you bring your WHORE home for dinner" ?













Paulie's Friend throws him a Gabagool Sandwich






"Hey Paulie! I got some Gabagool" !!!

At Connie Corleone's Wedding

Paulie's friend (Mobster) has a couple GABAGOOL (Capicola) Sandwiches

and throws one to Paulie, who says,  "Hey you Stupid Jerk" !

Watch this at Second 00.48 on the video clip.









"Don't Overcook it."

"You Overcook it, it Defeats its Own Purpose"

Robert DeNiro

RAGING BULL




PS  "And Let Us Not Forget RAGING BULL and the Steak Scene"





"It's Like a Piece of CHARCOAL"

"BRING IT OVER" !!!







"YOU WANT YOUR STEAK" !!!!




JAKE'S STEAK  Recipe






"I LOVE GABAGOOL"









SATRIALE'S PORK STORE

GROCERY BAG

















Sunday, May 29, 2022

Pino Makes a Panino Italian Sandwich

 



PINO

MAKING MY PANINO

DELICIOUS CAPRI GROCERIA

CAPRI





Pino Makes My Panino

ITALIAN SANDWICH for The BEACH

CAPRI







POSITANO The AMALFI COAST

TRAVEL GUIDE / COOKBOOK

PIZZA PASTA SANDWICHES

RECIPES STORIES INFO





Saturday, May 28, 2022

I Discover Puglian Whites

 




Locorotondo

Apulia





Locorotondo

Puglia



In May of 2022 I took was taking my first vacation since the beginning of the Cioid 19 pandemic. Due to Covid19, the last time I was in Italy was the Spring of 2019, when I went to Positano, Ischia, Naples, Capri, and Salerno. This was my first trip in almost 3 years, and I was ready. When my cousin Tony told me he was going to Puglia with his wife Debbie, I asked if he wouldn't mind if I went along with them. Tony told me, "Of course. You're always welcome." And so I was set. 

We had to go to Salerno for a couple days first, to take care of some family business. Tony and Debbie already had their plane tickets, so I was to meet them in Salerno, on May 5th. We were going to Puglia, but naturally we would enjoy the food and wine in Salerno and on the Amalfi Coast for two days first. And we did. We ate at a few of our regular spots. After I arrive and checked into the Hotel Plaza in Salerno, Tony & Debbie were at the bar across from my hotel and they told me to meet them there. I went outside and they already were drinking a couple Aperol Spritz. Tony asked if I wanted one? Of course. My Aperol Spritz came. Debbie was saying how good they were, and we all concurred. We had many more Spritz's on the trip and they were all judged against the one in the bar by the Hotel Plaza. We already knew we were going to have lunch at our favorite place in Salerno, at L'Archetto Pizzeria Ristorante, to get some tasty Pizza made by Gerardo, our favorite Pizzaiolo in all of Southern Italy, Gerardo is the best. I guess I should cut this short, as I'm supposed to be talking about the White Wines of Puglia. So I will. In a nutshell, we had Pizza and Insalta Frutta di Mare at L'Archetto, we had dinner at La Spagnola, and a great lunch the next day at Lo Smeraldo, our favorite restaurant in the town of Amalfi, (they make great Pizza too). We had a nice bottle of Biancolella that Tony really loved, and then we bought a couple bottles at a wine shop in town. Anyway, we drank Biancolella, Falanghina, and several Aperol Spritz's each those two days in Salerno, and on Saturday May 7, 2022, we got in the car and headed to Bari (Puglia).

We make it to Bari a few hours later. We settle in at the Hotel Hi, and then head over to Barivecchia. We walk around a bit, then bop into a wine bar for some Aperol Spritz's and a little lite afternoon lunch. We walked around, then went back to the hotel, and we decided to have dinner at the hotel that evening.  

The next day we head down to Lecce. We walk around, go to the Cathedrale, check everything out, then pick out a nice little trattoria for lunch. 


Verdecca is a white grape grown almost exclusively in Puglia but is slowly falling out of favor in the wine world.  It is a very neutral flavored grape and historically was most commonly used in vermouth production. Now it is typically found in blends. But don’t count Verdeca out! It’s very easy drinking and refreshing with notes of citrus, pineapple, and Bergamot.

Color is straw yellow with a touch of green.  It has a clean minerality that’s almost flinty, with herbal and citrus notes.  Due to acidity, drink young.

Bombino Bianco

Bombino Bianco is an easy growing, resistant grape varietal with high yields.  Though typically blended with red grapes or used in sparkling wines, Bombino Bianco can be found in still wines on its own.  Unlike many wine varieties, it is also used to make raisins.

Wine Profile: Color is lemon yellow with hints of pale green.  This is a very neutral and subtle grape that can sometimes express soft citrus fruit and floral notes with touches of minerality.


Greco Bianco

This grape reportedly has Greek origins and has an incredibly long history of over 2500 years.  It is genetically similar to the variety Asprinio. The late maturing Greco Bianco is almost always used in a blend with other Apulian varieties, though a passito dessert wine called Greco di Bianco can also be made in Calabria.

FALANGHINA

Of Greek origins, Falanghina arrived in Italy through the landings of the Greeks on the shores of the Gargano, then it spread and affirmed in Campania region too.


LOCOROTONDO  DOC

The town produces a white Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) Italian wine that can be made in a still or sparkling Spumante style. The DOC includes 1,650 hectares of vineyards. All grapes destined for DOC wine production must be harvested to a yield no greater than 13 tons per hectare. The wine is made predominantly (50-65%) from Verdeca and Bianco d'Alessano which can make up 45-50% of the blend. Additional grapes are permitted up to a maximum of 5% including Bombino biancoFiano and Malvasia Toscana. The finished wine must attain a minimum alcohol level of 11% in order to be labelled with the Locorotondo DOC designation.









Founded in 1665 by the Spanish Duke Oronzo, Earl of Lemos, in the Italian region of Puglia, Leone de Castris has been exporting wine since the beginning of the 19th century. The wines are the product of culture, innovation and a centuries-old tradition of dedication and passion. Leone de Castris’ entire range of wines has won awards and received prestigious recognition from all over the world. Their products are present not only in European markets, but also in the USA, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, and more. Located close to the winery is Leone de Castris’ high-end restaurant and hotel, Villa Donna Lisa, where they host travelers, foreign delegations and Italians wishing to visit the winery. For centuries Leone de Castris has worked only in Puglia, producing only Apulian products. While some may view this as a limitation, for Leone de Castris, it is a specialty to be proud of. Their mission is to make the highest-quality products possible in the land where they were born and raised. Leone de Castris’ Five Roses Rosato was first produced in 1943. It was the first rosé bottled in Italy and the first to be sold in the U.S. For several generations, each de Castris had five children, hence the name, Five Roses. Along with their famous rosé, the winery produces a wide range of red and white DOC wines (Salice Salentino, Primitivo di Manduria) and interesting IGT Salento and Puglia wines.














The Wines of Puglia

 



Locorotondo

Puglia





The WINES of PUGLIA


Long and narrow, this Mediterranean region is what dreams are made of. A delightfully warm climate, beautiful green landscapes, stunning architecture, and majestic views of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas complement the region’s extremely fertile soils and vast sea life, making Puglia home to some of Italy’s best food and wine. It is also a leading region in olive oil production, accounting for almost half of Italy’s overall production. 


THE TERROIR OF PUGLIA

The regions richly fertile soils and beautiful climate make it a no-brainer as an option for growing grapes. Puglia has a relatively hot and dry climate that’s tempered by cool breezes from the surrounding water, resulting in expressive and delicious wines. The incredibly diverse geography of the region produces wines that are endlessly varied in terroir. Puglia currently has 29 DOC and 4 DOCG wine regions, mostly concentrated in the Salento region at the very heel of Italy’s boot.

Over the past few years, Puglia has gone through some major changes in the quality of their wines due to caring producers and new regulations. Once quantity focused, the region now has winemakers who want to show the world how amazing Apulian wines can be.

If you love Italian wines, this is definitely the region to keep your eyes on.  Look no further than this list for a foundation in major Apulian vino! While this list isn’t exhaustive as there are many grape varieties found in the region, these are the major grapes you will come across when you first dive into the beautiful world of Pugliese glou-glou!


RED WINE

Red is king in Puglia. There can be few people who haven’t tasted a rich red Primitivo with soft tannins and plush fruit or a structured, ageworthy Negroamaro in the guise of Salice Salentino or Copertino. The more adventurous may have also tried Puglia’s third black grape, Uva di Troia, also known as Nero di Troia, perhaps from the more northerly Castel del Monte region. You may also have sampled some Puglian rosato, maybe from Negroamaro or the rare, local Bombino Nero, quite possibly descendants of half-made red wines. In fact, there is a real tradition of rosato in the south of Italy; in the past, in the heat of the mezzogiorno, it was often difficult to macerate black grapes long enough on their skins to produce red wine without the scorching temperatures resulting in a stuck fermentation and quite possibly then a rosato. Incidentally, Primitivo also makes an excellent rosato base, with great concentration thanks to its deep colour. I even tried some rosato from one of the world’s rarest grapes, Susumaniello.

Red wines are the bread and butter of Puglia, making up most of the region’s wine.  If you like fruit forward, full red wines then this is the region for you!  And rosé fans? Many of these grapes make some of the best rosés in Italy as well!

Puglia, also known as Apulia, is the land of voluptuous reds made with indigenous varieties. The three most important red grapes are Negroamaro, Primitivo and Uva di Troia (also known as Nero di Troia). Negroamaro is the most widely grown grape in the region and it is used to make some of the region’s best wines, including the budget-friendly and rustically delicious Salice Salentino. Primitivo delivers deep-colored wines with ripe berry, spicy notes, and refreshing acidity. Fun fact, Primitivo is the same grape variety as California’s Zinfandel, native to the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. Look for Primitivo di Manduria and Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG, a sweet wine, as they are luscious examples of this grape. Uva di Troia makes the powerful, robust Castel del Monte Nero di Troia Riserva DOCG.


NEGROAMARO

The name Negroamaro means “black bitter” in Italian.  The grapes are in fact quite dark in color, and wines made from Negroamaro will typically have a distinct bitter profile.  The grape is well suited to Puglia’s climate with its thick skins and drought resistant nature. Many Apulian rosés are typically made from Negroamaro.

Wine Profile:  Ruby-Violet in color.  Aromas of red cherry, tobacco, and licorice that transition into black pepper, prune, and herbaceous notes with age.  Flavors typically of ripe blackberry and tobacco. Full bodied with soft tannin. This wine is best between 3-7 years old but can be had with up to 10 years of age.  It can be drunk at room temperature, but a slight chill is also pleasantly refreshing.


PRIMITIVO

Primitivo is the same grape as California Zinfandel.  The name means “early ripening” in old Italian, a name true to its typically early harvest in August.  The grape is less robust than Negramaro, being sensitive to drought, high temperatures, and frost. Primitivo has a naturally high sugar content and its wine was traditionally praised for its high alcohol content (it can reach upward to 18% ABV!).  The intense aromatics have garnered Primitivo popularity in modern times.

Primitivo displays aromas of sour and Black Cherry as well as Raspberry.  Taste is jammy black fruit with low acidity and moderate tannin as long as it sees a little barrel time. The wine is usually Big & Bold.


NERO d' TROI

This black skinned grape is perfectly at home in the northern part of Puglia, especially Foggia and northern Bari.  This late-ripening variety has two growing styles: large berry, tight cluster which is suitable for high yields, and small berry, loose cluster which is suited for high quality.  The relatively high astringency of the grape makes it common in red blends.




SUSUMANIELLO

Ruggero di Bardo


SUSUMANIELLO

Susumaniello is a little-known red-wine grape from Puglia, southern Italy. Grown almost exclusively in the Salice Salento area, and in a tiny number of vineyards around Brindisi, it ranks among the world's rarest wine grapes.




Drinking Some VERDECA


VERDECA

Verdeca is a white grape grown almost exclusively in Puglia but is slowly falling out of favor in the wine world.  It is a very neutral flavored grape and historically was most commonly used in vermouth production. Now it is typically found in blends. But don’t count Verdeca out! It’s very easy drinking and refreshing with notes of citrus, pineapple, and bergamot.

Vedeca usually displays mineral notes in the palate, as well as a bit of herbal notes and citrus flavors. 


LOCOROTONDO DOC

Locorotondo will be a fun revelation for any wine lover, but in particular for those who are drawn to lean and flinty whites. One sip will sail you to the Adriatic coast, where the sea is turquoise blue, the Olive Groves are Ancient, and the Fish is so fresh it hops from the water to your plate. A blend of co-planted Verdeca, Bianco d’Alessano, and Minutolo—an indigenous, aromatic variety only recently recovered from the brink of extinction—epitomizes the richness of local Italian heritage. It’s zesty and cleansing, with just a spritz of orange blossom.

Locorotondo DOC is a dry white wine, made from the rarely seen Verdeca grape (50-60%) and Bianco d’Alessano (30-50%), Fiano and/or Bombino, Malvasia Toscana (0-5%). The wine is grown around the city of Locorotondo, in the Itria Valley.

Often, Locorotondo DOC is perceived as the best Apulian white wine and undoubtedly, it has great qualities: a pleasant, subtle and fruity taste, with an almond-like aftertaste, which makes it excellent for fish dishes.

The color is light straw green and if the wine originates from certain producers, including the local CS Cooperativa Locorotondo, its quality is truly exceptional.  Unfortunately, some producers make almost tasteless versions of this glorious white wine.

A nice sparkling wine with these same grapes (Verdeca, Bimbino Bianco & Alessano) is produced in Locorotondo as Locorotondo Spumante DOC. It is gaining in popularity as more and more tourist visit Puglia each year.





Bombino Bianco

At Regionale Wine Bar

Alberobello, Puglia



Bombino Bianco

Bombino Bianco is an easy growing, resistant grape varietal with high yields.  Though typically blended with red grapes or used in sparkling wines, Bombino Bianco can be found in still wines on its own.  Unlike many wine varieties, it is also used to make raisins.

Wine Profile: Color is lemon yellow with hints of pale green.  This is a very neutral and subtle grape that can sometimes express soft citrus fruit and floral notes with touches of minerality.



Greco Bianco

This grape reportedly has Greek origins and has an incredibly long history of over 2500 years.  It is genetically similar to the variety Asprinio. The late maturing Greco Bianco is almost always used in a blend with other Apulian varieties, though a passito dessert wine called Greco di Bianco can also be made in Calabria.


FALANGHINA

Of Greek origins, Falanghina arrived in Italy through the landings of the Greeks on the shores of the Gargano, then it spread and affirmed in Campania region too.





A WINE BAR in ALBEROBELLO

PUGLIA






FRANZ & HEIDI

Enjoying Tasty Puglian Wine

REGIONALE WINE BAR

ALBEROBELLO

PUGLIA






Italian Cookbook Author

Daniel Bellino Zwicke

Good Times with The Owner

Of Regionale Wine Bar

"Mimo"

ALberobello







POSITANO The AMALFI COAST 

TRAVEL GUIDE / COOKBOOK








"ANTICO"

LOCOROTONDO BIANCO

In ALBEROBELLO

VERDECA & BOMBINO BIANCO







Author Daniel Bellino Zwicke

Alberobello

Puglia

2022






LOCOROTONDO BIANCO

RIVERA

(Verdeca & Bianca d' Alessano)


This wine sure was tasty. This was the first wine I drank inside of the town of Locorotondo itself. 
I got off the bus from ALberobello, and made my way up the hill from the bus stop. Halfway up I came across a little wine bar, so I stopped in to use the bathroom and get something to drink. The girl gave me this wine, Locorotondo Bianco from Rivera, made with local Verdeca and Bianca d' Alessano grapes. The wine was lovely, clean crispy and fresh. I was on my way.

I walked around a bit, and then I had to find a good place for lunch.  I came upon the Ristorante Braceria and settle on that. People were sitting outside, and nobody was inside. They didn't have any more tables outside but I didn't mind. I was the only one eating inside. It was quite nice and I settled in. I asked for a glass of Locorotondo Bianca, and the waitress poured me some of the Antica Locorotondo Bianca I had the other night, when I had dinner in Alberobello.

I ordered the antipasti misti and a little while later the watress brought me some Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicoria, and the best Fiore d' Zuccca (Zucchini Flowers) I've ever had. "Damn they were tasty." The Zucchini Flowers were stuffed with Ricotta and topped with some of the local Pecorino. They were baked and not fried as they usually are. The Pecorino got really crunchy, and these Zucchini FLowere tasted oh so good. The Chicoria was mixed with Pecorino too, and a bit of eggs to bind everything together. Another great dish. And I was enjoying my glass of local wine as I ate my tasty antipasto. The Eggplant was good, but not mind blowing. Nothing as good as my dear Aunt Fran used to make. 





My Antipasto Misti

Fiore di Zucca, Chicoria, e Melanzane Parmigiana



It was quite nice sitting in this calm peaceful restaurant in Locorotondo. Nice music, good food, tasty local wine and I was in heaven. My Orecchiette came. I'm sorry to say, it wasn't that good. Neither the sauce nor the little meatballs were good at all. Hardly any taste, and quite a bit disappointment to tell you the truth.  Luckily the ambiance was great, excellent wine, the Fiore d' Zucca, so delicious and the Chicoria was superb, that these other elements made up for the very mediocre Orecchiette. "What are you going to do?"






CASA NOVA RISTORANTE

ALBEROBELLO, PUGLIA







GRIGLIATA MISTI al CAS NOVA

ALBEROBELLO

PORK SHOULDER, SAUSAGES, & BOMBETTE







CASA NOVA RISTORANTE

ALBEROBELLO







CASA NOVA HOUSE AMARO







MY TRULLO

ALBEROBELLO

PUGLIA









NONNA BELLINO'S COOKBOOK

"RECIPES FROM MY SICILIAN NONNA"













LUNCH with TONY & DEBBIE

GRIGILIATA MISTI

CISTERNINO, PUGLIA




"MEAT" !!!

La LANTERNA MACCERLERIA

CISTERNINO





Susumaniello with Lunch

La Lanterna

Cisternino, Italy