Category Archives: Fruit

Apple Crostata

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Peter Bocchieri

A crostata is an Italian baked pie or tart. Recipes go back to the 1400’s. It’s a rustic pie that has many variations. Usually it’s filled with some type of fruit. And fall in the northeast means it’s apple season. … Continue reading →

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Apple Pie

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

It’s the middle of September, the air is crisp and getting cooler outside. Must mean one thing…..IT’S APPLE PIE SEASON!!!!!! Neither my mom or grandmother ever made apple pie. It became an acquired taste for me later on in years. When … Continue reading →

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THE FRUIT BOWL INCIDENT – Mom's Fruit Salad

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Did you ever have an event happen in your life, specifically during childhood, that stuck with you your entire life? I’m not talking about a life altering experience. Just something you did as a child that no one ever let … Continue reading →

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Peaches and Wine

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Barina We called her “Barina”.  She was a sweet, jolly woman about my grandmother’s age. When she came over to visit my grandparents on a Sunday afternoon we knew she entered the house when my grandmother buzzed her in and she came … Continue reading →

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Orange Salad

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

This dish is one of those “heavenly unions”. In this case, an unusual combination of ingredients that go very well together. I guess if you really think about it…olive oil and Italian bread go great with just about everything! In … Continue reading →

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