Archive for February, 2012
Carnevale in Italy
Friday, February 24th, 2012We met Mossimo Bodrin in Venice at his little shop he shares with his brother, Sergio, while he was putting the final touches on one of his whimsical creations. This video captures some of how they make these wonderful creations. The shop is incredibly packed with the magic of these maestro brothers.
Some of you were asking about what we know about Carnevale. This is what About.com says about the extraordinary festival:
Hand-Crafted Lazy Susans by Seattle Artist Terry Anderson
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Poggi Bonsi is proud to introduce beautiful and truly unique lazy Susans hand crafted by Northwest artist Terry Anderson. Terry’s current work symbolizes his journey full-circle back to his roots as an artist. Training in commercial art at Burley School of Art in Seattle in the early 1970′s, Terry worked in advertising with several agencies until joined he the Boeing Company as an an illustrator. Terry continued with Boeing as an instructor and training course developer.
Old River Road Wine Cask Trays & Lazy Susans
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Poggi Bonsi has received a new shipment of Lazy Susans and Serving Trays by Old River Road made from authentic, recycled wine casks. These pieces are unique very charming, made from natural oak from recycled wine barrels. The Lazy Susans are made from French Wine Barrels and the Serving Trays are made from Napa Valley Wine Barrels. Each barrel top is stamped with a different winery depending on what is available.
Poggi Bonsi Tips for Wine & Cheese Pairings
Saturday, February 18th, 2012
Wine and cheese is a match made in heaven because of the natural balance of the salt in the cheese and the fruit flavor and sweet of the wine. Planning a wine and cheese tasting is a fun way to interact with your friends and learn which matches work best. Assign one cheese type and the complimentary wine to each person or couple you invite to the party and compare your favorite combinations. Here are a few suggestions.
Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012Recipe reprinted from Bon Appetit
We love this savory, flavorful and delicious gnocchi especially in the cold winter months. The butternut squash adds a sweet, nutty layer of flavor when combined with the sage butter sauce…it’s heavenly!
Simonetti Italian Ceramics
Friday, February 10th, 2012Simonetti is a small family-run studio headquartered in the village of Castelli in Abruzzo, Italy. The artistic production it’s pottery, exclusively decorated by hand, reinterprets harmony with the Italian ceramic patterns of the past. Simonetti produces Italian ceramics that reflect five centuries of tradition while using modern forms thereby creating unique pieces with modern design and antique charm.
The Perfect Valentine Sugar Cookie
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012Ingredients 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Directions In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill [...]
Beef Sliders with Skillet Bacon Spread
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012This is where it all began — the classic use of bacon spread. This is how we make The Burger on our Airstream trailer and at the Skillet Diner. Enjoy! Makes 12 sliders Ingredients 24 (.56 kilo) oz. ground beef, grass fed 7 oz. (226 g) oz Skillet Bacon Spread 4 (113 g) oz cambozola, [...]