Monthly Archives: July 2010
Crostatine di marmellata (mini latticed jam tarts)
| July 30, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under any season, crostata, crostatine, dessert, Italian, jam, summer, sweets |
Crostata, which many of you might be already familiar with, is a traditional Italian latticed jam tart. Growing up it was a staple afternoon snack in my home (as well as in many other Italian homes). My mother would bake one with the jam or marmalade of the season (strawberries and blackberries in the spring,… more
Affogato al caffe’, corretto (Italian gelato with espresso spiked with a shot)
| July 28, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under coffee, dessert, Drinks and cocktails, summer |
…who wants to bake in the summer?so if you are craving something sweet to end your al fresco meal, this is a winner!It’s a grown-up’s dessert (actually a mix between a drink and a dessert), both because of the coffee and because of the optional shot of liqueur.Affogato al caffe’, corretto in Italian means “drowned in coffee,… more
Gazpacho velouté with basil-olive-oil sorbet (summer in a bowl!)
| July 27, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under gazpacho, soup, soups, summer, vegetables, vegetarian |
I have been patiently waiting to make a perfect gazpacho for a while. I can’t think of a better (and more refreshing) way to “condense” the best flavors of summer (tomatoes, basil, bell peppers, olive oil) in one place! I vividly remember one hot summer many many years ago that I spent with my… more
Blackberrilicious! :) (BBfool and BB-nectarine crisp)
| July 26, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under blackberries, dessert, fruit, summer |
Blackberries: a burst of summer, tartness, sweetness, wildness, and long-gone memories…mmm. Here’s two wonderful desserts to make with them. The funny thing is that when I was looking for blackberry ideas a bunch of images of BlackBerry phones, another thing I am addicted too (work reasons)!!! I love making fools, so easy to make even a… more
Watermelon salad "blocks" (feta & mint + pico-de-gallo & cilantro)
| July 22, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under appetizers, summer, vegetarian, watermelon |
I love my summer lunches!Fresh, crispy, raw fruits and vegetables with herbs… so cooling!!!Watermelon is a lot of fun to “play” with. You might recall my recent watermelon “agua fresca” post.I have heard about the watermelon-feta-mint combination but wanted to present it a bit more uniquely. So I carved out a block from a large… more
2 fresh avocado summer "eats"
| July 19, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under fast, lunch, quick, raw, summer, vegetables, vegetarian |
During the hot summer months I usually don’t like to eat a big lunch…just something cold, usually with vegetables and herbs, and generally raw, uncooked.Avocados are one of my favorite vegetables (well, technically it’s a fruit, like my other favorite lunch “companion”: the tomato) to add creaminess and lusciousness to my lunches. They are full of… more
ztastylife blog featured in "Splendora" (style & culture radar)!!!
| July 17, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under accolades, article, blog, feature, splendora |
…how exciting!!!www.ztastylife.com was featured yesterday in “Splendora” (style & culture radar), within “Gina’s 5 things, the personal weekly radar“! Splendora, if you are not already familiar with it, is “a daily blog and weekly newsletter that surfaces chic, brilliant things before they hit the mainstream. For years, fashion industry indsiders have relied on Splendora intel.… more
"G.F.B." (Grass Fed Beef): my article in "Edible" magazine
| July 13, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under article, beef, GFB, grass fed, magazine, meats, writing |
You might recall my spring issue in Edible Metro & Mountains magazine on sustainable coffee: here. I just contributed one more article, to the summer edition.It’s called G.F.B. (which stands for Grass Fed Beef). I share what farmers and restaurants have to say about G.F.B., and tell you about a few great places to get… more
1:1:1:1 Asian flank steak skewers (appetizer)
| July 13, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under appetizers, asian, meats, summer |
These easy to prepare skewers make for a great summer appetizer. You can easily increase the amount, by doubling, tripling or more…in case you have a crowd. And they are indeed a crowd pleaser!The meat has a vaguely Asian flavor, on the sweet side, and it is very tender, after the marinating process.Sometimes, I add… more
Carciofi alla romana (Roman style artichoke hearts)
| July 12, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under artichokes, summer, vegetables, vegetarian |
“Carciofi alla romana” is a a very old Roman recipe. When I lived in Rome (a little more than 10 years of my life) I loved going out for loooong dinners. In most neighborhoods – my favorites are the ones in the old Rome (“il centro storico”, “Trastevere”…) – restaurants set tables outside the streets… more
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