Think “Chocolate Alternative”

Can you guess what this is?

I just took this photo the other day in a little shop in Astoria, Queens called Dave & Tony’s Salumeria.
Think that it can be used as an alternative for chocolate!

Can you guess what this is a picture of?  Think cruciferous…… 
Check back Monday for a delicious recipe using this ________.
It’s one of Lidia’s favorites!
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Official Book Release Party with
LIDIA BASTIANICH
at Becco Restaurant!!
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 7:00pm

We’re extremely excited to announce the release of Lidia Bastianich’s
newest cookbook, LIDIA COOKS FROM THE HEART OF ITALY!!
This dinner will feature Lidia’s favorite & most culturally diverse
recipes from twelve regions of Italy.
In celebration of this new release Becco is hosting a five course [...]

On Tuesday, August 4th during the madness of pre-theatre, Lindsey Levine got a huge shock when dessert arrived at the table.  Hidden in a plate of fresh strawberries with Aceto Balsamico was an engagement ring from her (now) fiancé Kris.  In front of both of their parents, Lindsey accepted the proposal!!  Lindsey has been coming [...]

 
Great job to everyone who guessed that the picture is of nettles!
 
Nettles, often called “stinging” nettles, are plants thats leaves are covered with tiny, almost invisible, stinging hairs. Always use gloves when picking and cleaning nettles. Once they are cooked, they no longer sting, and are absolutely delicious- especially when used in pesto. Chef Billy [...]

Hello all,
I was reading Lidia’s blog this morning and was enjoying seeing pictures of her, her friends and family at various events that we’ve held at Becco.  It’s true that in the restaurant business there are always a lot of fun & exciting events that happen both in & out of the restaurant.  I thought I’d [...]

Hello All,
I have to say that our last event at Becco with Lidia was a great success!!  The night kicked off with Lidia making her introductions, as well as talking about how she first started in the restaurant business- working easily 15 hours a day.  She also said how incredibly supportive her mother, Erminia, was of [...]

Thank you all for taking the time to read my new blog, I hope you have been enjoying the posts. I appreciate all of your comments and questions and would like to respond to them accordingly.
At this time, regarding opening a new restaurant, there is nothing I can report on, but my son Joe and [...]

Hello all,
I couldn’t help but share a few photos from this years ‘TASTE OF TIMES SQUARE’ event.  Becco has been participating in this amazing event for years!!  It’s an annual street fair, hosted by The Times Square Alliance, to raise money for the beautification, upkeep, safety and livelihood of New York’s (in)famous Times Square/Hell’s Kitchen.  [...]

 I know this is a little late, but I definitely wanted to say thank you to everyone that attended the dinner with Lidia, Joe, and (surprise guest) Erminia in June.  I really had a blast!!  I also wanted to send a little reminderthat the ‘Summer Dinner’ with Lidia at Becco Restaurant on Tuesday, August 5th [...]