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Homemade Pasta in a Tomato Pancetta Sauce

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Homemade pasta is a revelation! This fettuccine has the most delicate tenderness but maintains a hearty chew. It is perfect for soaking up delicious sauces like this beautiful and simple tomato pancetta sauce. I have also tossed batches of homemade fettucine in a mushroom cream sauce and in chicken cacciatore for extra oomph. However you eat it, this pasta is heaven. And if you have the right equipment (i.e., an electric pasta roller), it is surprisingly easy and fun to … Continue reading →

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Macaron Success!

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Witty in the City is two years old, and to mark this happy occasion, let’s celebrate with French macarons! In a striking coincidence, the first post on Witty in the City is also about a macaron odyssey. Fortunately, both tales have sweet endings. This properly-executed macaron recipe satisfies my cravings to the point that I have trouble believing they came from my own kitchen. Although they are labor of love, I am looking forward to experimenting with other flavor combinations … Continue reading →

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Oops!

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I have made more semi-serious kitchen mistakes in the last few days than you may believe. But here they are, in the form of a warning, and, hopefully, a teaser for French macarons. 1. Do not put popcorn kernels into your garbage disposal. 2. Do not defrost meat in your refrigerator without first placing it in a dish- plastic bags do not contain juices! 3. Check the expiration dates on chickens before you buy them. 4. Do not store heavy … Continue reading →

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