Castel Vittorio is an ancient medieval village that has dominated the Val Nervia from above since the 12th century. We are in the backcountry of Ventimiglia, on the border with France. The locals here are very proud not only of their past, full of conquests and...
A new post to tell you about my recent stay in the Italian Riviera Inland and to share with you the recipe of the amazing Torta Baciocca, the potato savory pie traditional of these places. The summer sun, here in Valle Sturla (East Ligurian inland, behind Chiavari),...
It may be because it is the season and you can see it placidly sat on all greengrocer’s counters. It may be for its warm and enveloping color, which recalls that of the leaves on the trees or of the logs lit in the fireplace. Or it may be because I associate it with...
Chard pie has always been a family matter. It’s recipe was a formula hidden in my granny’s spontaneous gestures. If you asked her for it she was happy, even proud, to share it. You need some chards, some parmesan cheese, a couple of eggs, wrap everything a thin...
How many times I found myself buying a piece of Savory Rice Pie to stop the hunger pains at lunch time? The reason probably is that this savory pie is actually the street food version of one of my favorite plates when I was a child: the savory rice pudding (riso al...