These easy walnut and honey cookies come from Pitigliano, the “Little Jerulasem” of Tuscany. A recipe traditionally used during Rosh Hashanah by the Jewish community living in this small Maremma town.
Crescia di Pasqua
Panforte- a true Tuscan holiday treat
Carote brille- Drunk carrots
Pasta all'isolana- Pasta "island style"
Spring salad with asparagus and pistachios
Pasta with leeks, zucchini and toasted pine nuts
Insalata estiva di farro- Summer farro salad
Gaia's summer pasta
Insalata di finocchi e arance rosse- Sicilian salad
This is one of my favourite early spring salads and a good way to say farewell to two great winter products- fennel and blood oranges.
Although this recipe originated in Sicily, my family has adopted it long ago with great pleasure- it's a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavours, with a "kick" of licorice taste provided by the fennel..all tied together but a generous amount of Extra Virgin!









