Dining - Oct. 14, 2008
Daily dish: Traditional pesto Genovese
I'm a traditionalist when it comes to the classic dishes. Therefore, for me, pesto is made from basil, olive oil, cheese, garlic, pine nuts and salt. There is no sunflower oil, I don't replace the pine nuts with my beloved hazelnuts, I don't ditch the basil and add cilantro.
Tags: pesto, genoa, genovese, trofie, basilico, liguria, Consorzio del Pesto Genovese

Dining - Oct. 7, 2008
Daily dish: Farinata
When I arrived in Asti late one night a week before Christmas 2005, the first thing I did after dropping my bag at the hotel was search for some farinata. This baked pancake-like dish is made with chick pea flour, olive oil, salt and water and when baked in a wood fired oven, it's magic.
Tags: farinata, liguria, chiavari, asti

Dining - Sept. 4, 2007
The pesto plan
So often, I start a project with great gusto, yet for some reason, lose interest along the way and fail to complete it.
Tags: pesto, basil, gardens, Outpost, Christmas presents, genoa, italy, liguria