Tag Archives: risotto

Risotto allo Zafferano or Risotto alla Milanese a.k.a. Saffron Rice

I recently heard saffron referred to as the ‘Diva’ of spices.  It is certainly worthy of that title because it is pricey, beautiful in color and a bit earthy, yet sweet in flavor.  Paella immediately comes to my mind for dishes requiring saffron but I don’t have the pan (I know, lame excuse) and have […]

Allium tricoccum ~ Ramps You Say?

I have always loved to cook; even as a teenager when most considered cooking a chore or an oddity, before food fads and ‘foodies’.  In junior high school I actually anticipated home economics class in the kitchen.  Now there are expensive culinary schools and endless cooking demonstrations. We had never heard of ramps in those […]