Member Since:
Apr. 2012
Cooking Level:
Intermediate
Cooking Interests:
Baking, Stir Frying, Asian, Mexican, Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern
Hobbies:
Hiking/Camping, Boating, Biking, Reading Books, Music, Wine Tasting
Oct. 11, 2012 4:56 am
Updated: Oct. 13, 2012 9:50 am
Before flying home to the US, I took a three day pit stop to couch surf in Oslo and attend a jazz concert. What I didn't know was my visit would coincide with one of Norway's largest food festivals. Since everything in Norway was insanely expensive and
the festival had free samples, I spent a…
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Free pancake
Sour apple juice
Elk burgers, hot dogs, onions, and a giant stick of butter
I'm a recent graduate of Tufts University. I was born and raised in Italy by American parents (archaeologists). Living for many years in various other parts of the Mediterraneanas well, my family and I have become passionate fans of Italian, Greek, and Middle Eastern food. I also have a younger sister adopted from Chengdu, China, so I have developed an interest in Sichuanese cuisine, which is fortunate because I love spicy food.
My favorite things to cook
Spanakopita
Balsamic pork chops
Hanger steak
Moroccan food
Red velvet cake (or cupcakes)
All sorts of curries
Ma po tofu
Saltimbocca alla romana
My favorite family cooking traditions
Risotto, tortellini, Christmas cookies, hams from Amish country in the fall.
My cooking triumphs
A huge Chinese banquet of a dozen dishes. I learned to make everything on the spot from my much more experienced Chinese friend.
My cooking tragedies
Burning a whole lot of Hazelnuts while trying to turn them into some kind of cookie dough/paste
