Back in January I decided to get serious about my eating habits and focus on healthy choices. I put myself on the Mediterranean Diet and went from a high of 209 pounds on New Year’s Eve, to a very comfortable … Continue reading
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It seems recently that among health circles Italian food has gotten a bad rep. Many people feel that the carbohydrates in pasta are a big factor with weight gain and should be avoided. However, this idea that pasta will … Continue reading
On Saturday I took a walk with my wife on the High Line in New York City. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the High Line, it’s an elevated freight train line that has been transformed into … Continue reading
Subscribe Now to the Gracie’s Ravioli Newsletter and Receive as Our Gift a Free eBook “Gracie’s Italian Cooking Basics” Book Includes: Gracie’s Killer Meatball recipe Sunday Gravy (sauce) Chicken Stock and others Master these few simple recipes and become a … Continue reading
Let’s face it, I could come up with 50 reasons why August gets a bad rap. Kids hate it because it marks the end of summer. Teachers hate it because they have to go back to work. Parents hate it … Continue reading
When I decided to do a post on 5 Espresso Makers under $100, I knew that my son-in-law Andrew would be the right person to do the research. You see last Spring my family took a long anticipated trip to … Continue reading
Every summer we vacation with family on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and go crazy over the fresh fruit, especially peaches, that are available. Just before setting out this year, my wife found a great salad recipe that … Continue reading
I’m sure many of you are reading this and saying, “What is Farro and can I really find 5 recipes that make a great meal using the grain.” Well trust me, there are many uses for this product, but the … Continue reading
Yeah I know we’re a lot about healthy eating and good Mediterranean foods, but hey it’s summertime and this Panna Cotta recipe is exactly what you need to top off a summer meal. In visiting Sicily last year, we discovered … Continue reading
I am very pleased to be partnering with “Taste and See,” a non-profit organization based in The Bronx, NY. Their mission is to help feed the homeless and less fortunate in our region. Last October after Hurricane Sandy hit our … Continue reading