tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post7123524642001526639..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Leave me Weak in the Knees with "Caccavelli alla valli"Valerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-90831832215799765682011-04-08T16:50:26.473-07:002011-04-08T16:50:26.473-07:00Guess what I found today at my favourite gourmet s...Guess what I found today at my favourite gourmet shop in TO - the Cheese Bouique? woo hooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-11530917814703457442011-02-21T04:23:38.651-08:002011-02-21T04:23:38.651-08:00What a spectacular recipe and fascinating story to...What a spectacular recipe and fascinating story to go along with it, Val, both of which leave me hankering for this wonderful pasta! I'm penciling in a pilgrimage to my own hometown Italian "foodie mecca" grocer today to see if they have it.Barbara @ Modern Comfort Foodhttp://moderncomfortfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-24086475847513122512011-02-20T14:41:00.077-08:002011-02-20T14:41:00.077-08:00i'm always amazed at the tremendous variety of...i'm always amazed at the tremendous variety of pasta shapes available. this one is actually brand new to me, and it looks like lots of fun!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-5810708903649879402011-02-20T09:23:27.629-08:002011-02-20T09:23:27.629-08:00I now have pasta-shape envy! It makes sense to ha...I now have pasta-shape envy! It makes sense to have something in the shape of a little cocoon for the filling. Loved hearing about this region of Italy - if left a little wistful.Sally - My Custard Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426408003723480160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-90568827764785448692011-02-20T07:10:10.243-08:002011-02-20T07:10:10.243-08:00What a beautiful pasta. I always visit a good Ita...What a beautiful pasta. I always visit a good Italian grocer when I am in the city.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356018786442529490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-84986763617107922722011-02-20T05:23:44.116-08:002011-02-20T05:23:44.116-08:00Fascinating story, Val. And that is one HUGE pasta...Fascinating story, Val. And that is one HUGE pasta...I've never seen it before. What a lovely recipe too, really delicious. Perfect stuffing for your pasta.<br />I love the "food meccas". I could spend hours in them, just looking and reading. Like men in a hardware store!Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-85770077451895549402011-02-20T04:16:02.168-08:002011-02-20T04:16:02.168-08:00Now this looks really interesting. I can get that ...Now this looks really interesting. I can get that brand of pasta here in the grocery store but have never seen that particular shape. I may have to look when I am in Italy this fall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-1036977333225733912011-02-20T03:27:43.074-08:002011-02-20T03:27:43.074-08:00i misss a "meca foodie" for myself.
I ne...i misss a "meca foodie" for myself.<br />I never seen before this kind os pasta, but,i love all ingredients, sounds delicious !!!Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08774102162667883516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-31923521924719656562011-02-20T02:19:09.267-08:002011-02-20T02:19:09.267-08:00When we lived in Minneapolis we used to go to an I...When we lived in Minneapolis we used to go to an Italian grocer whose shop was so tiny there wasn't enough room to swing a cat - but shopping there was wonderful. We don't have pasta big enough for stuffing - but, we're going to Italy in May.... I have a feeling the car will be loaded on the return trip.Katie Zellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498599461583826030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-21812467858016734672011-02-19T12:39:41.510-08:002011-02-19T12:39:41.510-08:00OOH this looks great. Love you blogOOH this looks great. Love you blogVitamin Ahttp://www.studentpharmacistdesk.com/2011/01/vitamin-a/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-77422870937363120502011-02-19T10:47:40.423-08:002011-02-19T10:47:40.423-08:00I so hope you can all find these in your area. The...I so hope you can all find these in your area. The onky tip I would have for you is to cook the pasta for the required 15 minutes otherwise it will still be too "al dente":DValerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-77727684093372981292011-02-19T08:34:51.059-08:002011-02-19T08:34:51.059-08:00This is the first time I've seen these shells....This is the first time I've seen these shells. I may be able to special order them. I loved your description of the store where you shop. I remember the smell of Italian stores from my childhood. Things today seem sterile and shrink wrapped by comparison. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-17170252721230536522011-02-19T08:31:44.986-08:002011-02-19T08:31:44.986-08:00Very pretty shape of pasta. Now, I must hunt for t...Very pretty shape of pasta. Now, I must hunt for this Caccavelli. Thanks for sharing your recipe Val.Dewihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042444512389457494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-41180613848274029732011-02-19T07:54:18.465-08:002011-02-19T07:54:18.465-08:00Everything Joan said, double for me. I even know t...Everything Joan said, double for me. I even know the owner, and will ask her to bring them in. These are fantastic. I love the entire idea, and more importantly - the thrill of seeing something completely novel! And the ideas that come with it. I am so excited! Thank you, Valerie!<br />:)<br />ValerieA Canadian Foodiehttp://www.acanadianfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-2584615476471295102011-02-19T04:18:53.651-08:002011-02-19T04:18:53.651-08:00they looks fabulous val - i wonder if i can track ...they looks fabulous val - i wonder if i can track them down in london...abbyhttp://www.eattherightstuff.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-15875684545839186182011-02-18T10:08:27.257-08:002011-02-18T10:08:27.257-08:00There is so much about this post I love, from imag...There is so much about this post I love, from imagining the aisles of your Italian grocery, to the pasta in crocks.That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-70907827424343558242011-02-18T09:25:58.967-08:002011-02-18T09:25:58.967-08:00I am with Joan...going around New York looking for...I am with Joan...going around New York looking for this...Val it is absolutely wonderful...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-44265030276289563672011-02-18T08:10:14.723-08:002011-02-18T08:10:14.723-08:00Hi Val - WOW! These are awesome. I gotta get over ...Hi Val - WOW! These are awesome. I gotta get over to the Italian market and see if they sell them there. I need these for my next dinner party! Thanks for the info.<br />LLLori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-41667652435036061552011-02-18T07:24:19.558-08:002011-02-18T07:24:19.558-08:00Bloomin' heck that pasta is some size. Wow! I ...Bloomin' heck that pasta is some size. Wow! I adore the bowls you got with the pasta or the other way around. Just lovely to serve it in. What joy to have such a shop.Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-3052460092503518262011-02-18T07:08:15.353-08:002011-02-18T07:08:15.353-08:00Fantastico post Val! Divine looking recipe. Can&#...Fantastico post Val! Divine looking recipe. Can't wait to try this. And you know what? You and I were romanced by exactly the same pasta and pots! Mine are still patiently waiting in my pantry, softly whispering sweet Italiano nothings to me. Now you have re-inspired my big noodle lust. Grazie all around!The Last Wontonhttp://www.thelastwonton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-84474338324396233842011-02-18T05:53:56.509-08:002011-02-18T05:53:56.509-08:00I'm totally in love with this! I have an Itali...I'm totally in love with this! I have an Italian market nearby that sells this brand of pasta...and you can bet that I'm going to stop by there today in search of this shape (and the perfect little bowls). I've purchased interesting shapes from time to time but I, too, have never seen this variety. The brand is pricey but worth it. Great job, Val -- and thanks for the history lesson too.FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-37048316008303953732011-02-18T05:46:31.805-08:002011-02-18T05:46:31.805-08:00What a great presentation, Val. I've never se...What a great presentation, Val. I've never seen this pasta before and would love to find it and the perfect little bowls to bake it in. Maybe I can find it in Chicago in one of their fabulous Italian deli's. Lovely post.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-37050368688853974212011-02-18T05:07:32.298-08:002011-02-18T05:07:32.298-08:00That giant pasta shell is simply inspired, what a ...That giant pasta shell is simply inspired, what a great idea... and the goodies in it are even more spectacular!<br />Hope you have a lovely weekend.<br />*kisses* HHHeavenly Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14283933713343453486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-28257992227742066452011-02-17T17:34:43.069-08:002011-02-17T17:34:43.069-08:00In all of my pasta eating, I have NEVER seen that ...In all of my pasta eating, I have NEVER seen that shape before! But it really is the perfect little bowl for such a scrumptious filling!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-63597352463306870862011-02-17T15:59:40.502-08:002011-02-17T15:59:40.502-08:00Oh that's wild Val! I've never seen anyth...Oh that's wild Val! I've never seen anything like that. I love the filling, I can imagine how scrumptious it was. I love that the pasta comes with the bowls!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363106628279020217noreply@blogger.com