Category: cucina povera

Aquafaba: Viscus Bean Crud We Love

Hey, don't dump that stuff from the garbanzo can! It's a miracle ingredient and it's free!

The Family Pig

Recalling my neighbor’s pig and the wonderful salted pig parts produced after a couple of teeth-chattering days in the Lunigiana countryside.

Sourdough Pasta: Le Pincinelle Marchigiane

Here's a blow-by-blow account of my attempt to cobble together the specialty from the Le Marche region of Italy, an eggless pasta made with sourdough starter.

Two Essential Books on Cucina Povera

Learn about how immense poverty changes food in Italy.

Stuffed Zucchini

The Big Pigs of Industrial Crap Food and Drugs

The Museo della Musica and the Food of Venice's Poor

Ah, the intelligence behind the Most Serene Republic's idea of public administration!

Fundamentals of Cucina Povera: Is It All About Cost?