One of the things that I look forward to at the end of summer is the start of the mushroom s season in Italy. It is nice to shop in autumn at the local food market in Como (Lake Como, Italy) and see many stands brimming with delicious porcini mushrooms (in English cep mushrooms). Their…
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini (Cep Mushroom Risotto)
Risotto with porcini mushrooms is a delicious dish. The term rice refers to the seed of the Oryza sativa plant. The Chinese were already cultivating this plant 12,000 years ago! It spread slowly to North Africa and Europe. This cereal arrived in the North America, first in South Carolina around 1700, probably from Madagascar. In…
Filetto Arrosto ai Porcini (Roast Filet with Porcini)
OCTOBER GROCERY SHOPPING: PUMPKIN AND MUSHROOMS Roast filet is an elegant main course for any special occasion. This cut of meat is extremely tender, and it goes exceptionally well with any side dish. The earthy flavor of Porcini mushrooms is an outstanding complement to the delicate taste of the filet. Autumn started a few weeks…