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Sicilian Slice Crawl in Boston

My only question is this: Did anyone commenting here actually grow up in Boston? There are LOTS of UNBELIEVABLE Sicilian pizza places in and around Boston (Leone's in Somerville comes to mind as one! and Santarpio's is definitely high on the list). Most of the best Sicilian pizza comes from small neighborhood pizza shops without well known names or more-importantly, without well-heeled clientele. And odds are, if it's really close to a college campus or upscale shopping destination, it's not "real" Sicilian pizza.... : )

llincoln at 10:30PM on 09/07/09

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How can I salvage these fall-apart meatballs?

My Italian ancestors would say - take the lot, toss with tomotes, onions, whatever herbs float your boat, add pasta (ok so if Russian - maybe potatoes?) and eat!

llincoln at 10:52PM on 08/24/09

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Danny DeVito's Limoncello

I hate to add this, but everyone - make your own! It's not difficult, there are lots of recipes out there depending on how you like it (more like lemonade? more like a liquor..) People even do it with other citrus... And it's great! I've made my own for years now... very nice.

Best Limoncello? Mediterraneo Cafe in Providence, RI (I'm from Boston..I'm Italian and I can vouch for this!)

llincoln at 10:48PM on 07/19/09

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What to eat 1st time in Paris

Oooh, the last comment here - and I can't resist adding to - @julie527,
Berthillon - absolutely! But don't go to the main store...go around the corner, down a side street on the Ile de la Cite where there is a window... ask for the melon ice cream. You will have died and gone to heaven.

It's Paris. Eat everything... Eat like the French. Let go of all of your inhibitions... You will be the richer for it.

llincoln at 10:28PM on 07/09/09

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Sicilian Slice Crawl in Boston

My only question is this: Did anyone commenting here actually grow up in Boston? There are LOTS of UNBELIEVABLE Sicilian pizza places in and around Boston (Leone's in Somerville comes to mind as one! and Santarpio's is definitely high on the list). Most of the best Sicilian pizza comes from small neighborhood pizza shops without well known names or more-importantly, without well-heeled clientele. And odds are, if it's really close to a college campus or upscale shopping destination, it's not "real" Sicilian pizza.... : )

llincoln at 10:30PM on 09/07/09

From Talk

How can I salvage these fall-apart meatballs?

My Italian ancestors would say - take the lot, toss with tomotes, onions, whatever herbs float your boat, add pasta (ok so if Russian - maybe potatoes?) and eat!

llincoln at 10:52PM on 08/24/09

From Talk

Danny DeVito's Limoncello

I hate to add this, but everyone - make your own! It's not difficult, there are lots of recipes out there depending on how you like it (more like lemonade? more like a liquor..) People even do it with other citrus... And it's great! I've made my own for years now... very nice.

Best Limoncello? Mediterraneo Cafe in Providence, RI (I'm from Boston..I'm Italian and I can vouch for this!)

llincoln at 10:48PM on 07/19/09

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What to eat 1st time in Paris

Oooh, the last comment here - and I can't resist adding to - @julie527,
Berthillon - absolutely! But don't go to the main store...go around the corner, down a side street on the Ile de la Cite where there is a window... ask for the melon ice cream. You will have died and gone to heaven.

It's Paris. Eat everything... Eat like the French. Let go of all of your inhibitions... You will be the richer for it.

llincoln at 10:28PM on 07/09/09

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'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'

Glop. That's what my husband calls it. Usually risotto based, with spinach, whatever veggies I can find and Parm Reg cheese...lots. So it's...well...gloppish. Turns out my daughter loves it too! (The boys here are carnivores... so glop is not on their menu).

I saw lots of variations of glop in the comments. The starchy/veggie/cheesy thing is the only way to go. Go Glop!

llincoln at 10:56PM on 07/08/09

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Stuffed French Toast?

Ok, I know this is a late post and technically NOT stuffed French Toast. But it IS french toast AND you can prep it the night before AND it is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!

As the ad used to say "try it...you'll like it!"
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Overnight-French-Toast-II/Detail.aspx

llincoln at 9:59PM on 05/19/09

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Persian Food

In Boston, it's Lala Rokh in Beacon Hill.... Just amazing.

llincoln at 7:36PM on 04/09/09

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The Mustards in My Fridge; Which Are in Yours?

Did anyone mention honey mustard? I like to use it when making a dressing that I want to taste a bit sweeter... and it's great in glazes as well... I don't use mustard a lot, but you'd never know it from my fridge - all the usual suspects: dijon (a couple of types), honey, whole grain and the American standard: French's yellow. (hubby's fav)... So many mustards, so little time!

llincoln at 7:30PM on 04/09/09

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Cook the Book: 'Urban Italian'

Ok...here's one I've never seen in a book: Pasta Cake. Yep...sort of. It's a cake (really it's a custard, but pathetically we always called it pastacake (as though it was all one word)). You use pasta as the flour, add egg, vanilla, cream or milk and sugar (just a little)... blend, set in a tray and bake - briefly since the pasta is already cooked. Sprinkle spices on top (nutmeg is ideal). Mangia. The ultimate use for leftover (and often soggy) pasta. (Pasta in any form being my favorite Italian dish and this version - definitely a twist!!)

Buon Appetito!

llincoln at 7:46PM on 04/04/09

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Easter 2009: What are Your Plans?

Ok, old family tradition - very Italian/American. We always have artichokes, stuffed... everyone LOVES them. Then escarole soup ('scarola for the initiated), followed by the one two punch: Italian - pasta w/tomato sauce, pork and sausage; American - ham, veggies, starch (potatoes - Dad's Irish).
Of course there's wine. Then all followed by multiple desserts - junk for the kids (store bought cupcakes) Italian cookies (biscotti and anise frosted ones and ), a cake shaped like a lamb... strawberry shortcake and lots and lots of coffee....with Anisette and Amaretto... Needless to say, a coma follows.... Ahhhhh......:)

llincoln at 8:12PM on 03/31/09

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People observing Lent--how is it going?

I'm reading these responses and laughing with that sense of the familiar... I have two kids who go to Parochial school and they've changed the way they present Lent. Families are encouraged to "give" during the Lenten season versus give up something. Let's face it, most of us use Lent to diet/dry out/etc... The whole sacrifice thing is missing.... To give definitely aligns more with the spirit of Easter....

That said, I did cut back on wine with dinner for Lent... :o Some habits die hard!

llincoln at 6:51PM on 03/31/09

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Biscotti Book

Got the book from Alibris. Thank you!! It's the one! SOOOO looking forward to a couple of nice recipes to add to the feast. Lots of biscotti and Vin Santo here... Thanks to all with suggestions. I highly recommend you play with your biscotti recipes and enjoy the results.

llincoln at 10:58PM on 03/25/09

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