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Basil, Italian cuisine, Italian dishes, Italian Flag, Italy, La Cucina Bortelino, Lee & Mary Bortel, ME-gan Italian dishes, rosemary, Sicilan woman, Umbria dishes, Umbria region
What happens when Mary wakes up with passion and exclaims “I wish we were in Italy?” Well, the next best thing happens; Mary gets busy inĀ La Cucina Bortelino!
A Sicilian woman can (and will) do anything she wants!
I am lucky to have co-workers who have their own gardens; one person brings me Rosemary, one brings me Basil and another brings me Eggplant. Lee and I want to have a garden but we just can’t seem to get anything to grow here in Phoenix, other than ant hills and cactus.
With my eyes catching sight of potatoes and knowing that I have these fresh herbs on hand, as well as some very bright, beautiful mini peppers & onions, I decided to bring a taste of Umbria to the house. These are all familiar ingredients from this special land and region along with garlic & olive oil. Together they assist in making up the classic Umbrian dishes.
I will bring Italy here, if we can’t go there (right now anyway!).
I will also point out that this dish is ME-gan and is also the wonderful colors of the Italian flag! Mangia!
Italian-ME-gan love to you! XXOO!
Mary