by Chef Eric Wallace
This weekend in Pittsburgh is one that is sure to be filled with much anticipation and excitement. Go Steelers! That being said, we all know that Super Bowl time is one for indulging in some great snack foods- most being on the less-than-healthy side. Here’s a healthy alternative for a dip that is [...]

Watch Lidia on “The Early Show” on CBS this Monday, February 2nd starting at 8am!
Meatballs are the menu, so check back Monday afternoon for the recipe!

Hi everyone,
I love citrus fruits! This being the season for delicious oranges, and with my passion for photography, I decided to first photograph these beautiful blood oranges, and then make one of my favorite salads- it has blood orange and red onions. It’s crisp, fresh, and delicious! I hope you enjoy!
In Sicily, citrus fruits (agrumi) are enjoyed [...]

Hello Everyone,
I am so pleased and astounded at just how many of you are so knowledgeable about the Crocus flower. This is such a treat! Yes, you are correct that the first photo I posted was of Crocus sativus, also known as saffron crocus. In Italian, saffron is called zafferano, and is an essential ingredient in [...]

by Lauren Falk
I was just in a meeting with Lidia, and a very exciting moment occurred. Lauren Kehnast, Lidia’s assistant, brought in a very important package for Lidia- the manuscript for her forthcoming book, which is named “Cooking From the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 185 Regional Recipes.”  What a sight! I have never seen a [...]

 
Guess what this is a picture of. Check back on Friday to see what it is, and for those who guess correctly, I will give you a recipe using this ?………..

by Lauren Falk
Each year Lidia takes us girls from the office for a wonderful holiday lunch- for a little bit of celebration and overall merriment. This year was the first year I was included in the festivities, as it was my first holiday season being part of the team at Lidia’s Italy.  All I can [...]

Italians have long been known for their long, leisurely lunches.  Since breakfast isn’t necessarily a big meal in our culture, the lunch was often a two hour experience where you started with an appetizer, soup or pasta, then a main course and dessert.  Dinner was traditionally a bit lighter.
Although I still love a long, leisurely [...]

From Fortunato Nicotra, Executive Chef of Felidia…
It’s January, and friends of mine are asking if we are doing anything special at Felidia because of the economy.  I’m happy to respond that we have always had a $29.50 lunch menu at Felidia and we are watching it grow in popularity as people try everyday to find [...]

Hello everyone,
Thank you all for taking the time to guess what last week’s image was of. Everyone got it right on the nose! The picture is of lentils, and is a photo I took while on a trip for research in Umbria. As promised, here is a recipe for lentils. I thought it might be [...]