French Apple Tart.
For the Pastry:
10 Tbsp All Purpose Flour (Sifted)
5 Tbsp Caster Sugar (Super Fine Sugar)
3/4 Stick of Butter
1 Egg
For the Filling
2 Lb Granny Smith Apples
2 oz Butter
2 Tbsp Water
4 Tbsp Apricot Jam
2 oz Caster Sugar
Grated rind of half a lemon
1/2 LB of Fuji or any good eating apple.
Over one hundred and fifty million years ago the geological and tectonic forces that created the western Alps helped form what is known today as the valleys of the wine region of Burgundy.
Just north of Rome, heading northeast towards the Adriatic Sea, skirting the region of Umbria, lies the town of Amatrice recently leveled by the horrific earthquake that hit this area of Italy only a few weeks ago. Not many may know that this same town has given its name to one of the most iconic Roman pasta dishes, Spaghetti alla Matriciana (In the style of Amatrice).
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The flavors, colors and attitude of Italian food are changing in Los Angeles – a trend, I am happy to see, that is starting to simmer up from years of Veal Piccata, Spaghetti Bolognese, bad Risotto and the remaining plethora of Italian staple foods that has been served in almost every Italian eatery in the city for years and years.
We have finally come up with the final itinerary for our culinary tour of Emilia Romagna – we have meticulously put together a variety of experiences focused on the most famous products this region, Italy’s culinary capital.
I have made it a habit lately to travel south to Manhattan Beach, a small but active and bustling beach community a few miles south of Los Angeles. At first I visited to have a nice walk on the beach or for a shopping spree at the many beach town shops selling everything from original beachwear to unique and fun home accessories.
