Years and years ago I remember consuming one of the most delicious meals of my life. Delicious and delectable ~ for a variety of reasons. the food was exquisite the atmosphere was family and good friends the meal was prepared with love the entree was crafted throughout an entire day’s ritual the chef was someone very…
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So, I simply couldn’t let go of the beauty ~ silky black and brilliant orange farfalle no more Marbled Pappardelle beautiful in every way… Pappardelle [papparˈdɛlle] (sing.: pappardella) are large, very broad, flat pasta noodles, similar to wide fettuccine.[1] The name derives from the verb “pappare”,[2] to gobble up.
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I’m all about color… …and taste, and texture, and aroma ~ and while we’re at it, class and sophistication, honesty, kindness, intelligence, and curiosity. I digress. Fresh, homemade pasta. A silky black hue and a bright and brilliant orange – tiger stripes. Perfect for a bit of tiger shrimp and a spicy orange sauce. Oh,…
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In all the times I’ve previously played around with pasta, I’ve done so with my bestie, a perfect pasta pro. Well, my generous hubby decided this year for Christmas I needed to do a little playing around of my own. Actually, I think he decided it to be absolutely ridiculous for me to not to…
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I love the fabulous folds and intricate beauty of fresh pappardelle ribbons. Most pasta is beautiful, but there is something truly special about the way these thick, luscious ribbons of life dance and mingle across the platter. They even sing with the gorgeous green of kale, savory and spicy sweetness of chicken sausage, and amazing…
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If you do a quick search for pasta recipes, chances are you’ll walk away more confused than confident. Some call for flour and whole eggs, others for additions of water or oil. Weight versus volume measurements, kneading times, resting conditions—it’s all over the map. So how’s a girl to choose the very best way? If…
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