Nusät means nutmeg in Milanese dialect (or language as the people of Milan proudly call it). Till the 19th century that spice, imported from Madagascar, was very popular in Lombardy ,mainly used to enhance the flavor of dishes that were usually very simple like the “Nusät”. This Pumpkin Pie was one […]
Pumpkin risotto is one of the most traditional dishes of Northern Italy, especially in Lombardy, which is also home of the pumpkin ravioli (tortelli con la zucca). This is a very simple dish but nevertheless very tasty and perfect on a cold autumn or winter evening. The origins of the […]
Apples, Celery, Strawberries, Potatoes, Blueberries, Kale. What do these foods have in common besides being produce? They’re some of the new dirty dozen according to the 2014 USDA report. Highlights of Dirty Dozen™ 2014 EWG’s Dirty Dozen™ list of produce includes apples, strawberries, grapes, celery, peaches, spinach, sweet bell peppers, […]