Popular in southern Italy, a Tiella is a beautifully layered vegetable dish that often contains tomatoes, potatoes, and zucchini. Its name refers to a deep earthenware baking dish as well as anything cooked in that dish. A Tiella, however, can also be cooked in other baking dishes. Every region in Italy has their own favorite version of Tiella—variations for ingredients… Read More
I love cooking, but what’s even more fun is cooking together with a friend who loves to cook just as much as I do. Last week a friend of mine who is an excellent cook, baker and hostess suggested we prepare a dish together. She shared a lovely recipe for ratatouille spirals and within seconds… Read More
It was a cuisine made of labor and patience and the love of aromatic herbs. It was a cuisine of lean folk who lived on lean land—sea cliffs and terraces hewn by hand from solid stone—and lean olive trees. — Vittorio G. Rossi, nostalgic of his native Ligurian cuisine Before traveling to Liguria, I was… Read More
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité National motto of France July 14th was La Fête Nationale for France. Also known as Bastille Day, this national holiday celebrates France’s freedom from monarchial rule and coincides with the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, a large French jail that was a symbol of the King’s power. Very similar to… Read More
As a vegetarian, I’m always on the lookout for healthy and delicious recipes, especially ones that are quick and easy to prepare. One of my favorites is this fantastic Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad. The blend of flavors and textures combined with quinoa* make a very interesting and refreshing side dish for summer. I hope you love… Read More
Welcome to the Petit World Citizen Community! This is a forum to share, explore and discover ways to bring the world home. I hope you enjoy being part of the Petit World Citizen community. I look forward to hearing your comments and views as we embark together on this exciting journey of world exploration through the… Read More
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