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Italian Food Italian Food Quick/Easy Recipes Le Basi Classic Recipes From Kyle Phillips, your Guide to Italian Food A reader recently wrote to ask what Wordless Wednesday blog posts are all about. To be honest, I don't know where or when they started, but they began with a blogger who simply put up a picture with no text on Wednesdays. The idea caught on, and now there are WW posts all over the web. And the Almost Wordless Wednesdays I do? Simple; I think a photo with an explanation or commentary is often better than a picture by itself. So I comment, trying not to run on too long. Some of the AWW posts I have liked best. The title link leads to the most recent, an antipasto misto shot I took in the Puglia zone of the last Salone del Gusto. And here are some more: Bicerin: Torino's delightful coffee and chocolate pick-me-up. Cavolfiore A most impressive head of cauliflower... Verdure Grigliate Grilled vegetables are just as exiting as the meats or fish they accompany. Summer Vegetables My first WW post, and a nice picture besides. Reef Mullet Very pretty, and tasty too. Prato's Biscottificio Mattei Where Biscotti Began. Really! Tempo di Fragole Strawberries have begun to appear in italian markets, and while they're not yet local -- what I have seen is from Spain -- they soon will be. And will be wonderful! Some ideas for them: Risotto con le Fragole Do try strawberry risotto. It's Daughter C's favorite! Strawberry Sformato Quick and tasty. Strawberry Zuccotto Looks beautiful and is easy to make too. Strawberry Jam Set some of that joy aside for the fall... Thinking about Scampi... Scampi are crustaceans, and Italy is blessed with many varieties. The link leads to a page with a picture of scampi, which somewhat resemble lobsters thanks to their claws. And here are a few recipes I used to enjoy, before I became alergic to shrimp. Now I don't dare touch them, because going into shock is no fun at all. Been there, done that, and don't want to do it again. Scampi alla Piastra, Shrimp Scampi Italians go easy on the garlic here, because it's a romantic dish. Cavatelli with Broccoli Raab, Scampi and Baby Cuttlefish A rich pasta dish from the Abruzzo Risotto coi gamberetti Shrimp risotto used to be one of my favorite dishes. Mazzancolle al Coccio Breaded, sautees prawns are quite nice. Arista! Arista is the Tuscan word for pork loin, and it is also pork loin roasted with herbs, a dish that goes way back; Artusi says it much impressed Greek Orthodox negotiatiors at a Council held in Florence in 1430. The title link leads to Artusi's recipe, and here are a few more: Arista al Latte Cooked in Milk Arista con le Mele Pork loin cooked with apples is universal. Spicy Salt-Roasted Pork Loin Quite easy to do. Lombo di Maiale Ripieno Stuffed pork loin. Quite nice. Since we are in the midst of Easter Week, rather than a menu (under featured articles) some simple recipe suggestions featuring a spring classic: peas. But before we get to them, a digression. If you are planning to be in Alba (Piemonte) this month, don't miss Vinum, which is billed as a wine and food fair, but is actually much more, and will occupy much of the city one way or another on the last two weekends of April and the first of May. Much to see, do, and discover! Italian Food Ads Italian Dessert Italian Food Recipe Food Menus Italian Pizza Italian Cheeses Featured Articles Risi e Bisi, Venetian Rice and Peas Spaghetti coi Piselli Mezze Penne al Limone e Piselli Conchiglioni Pasta Stuffed with Peas Seppie Coi Piselli, Cuttlefish With Peas Neapolitan Easter Kid with Cheese & Eggs & Peas   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Kyle Phillips Italian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Seen Here and There Food Fraud is Increasing in the US LOL Cats -- All sorts of Kittehs On About: How to use a Sharpening Steel Advertisement