Comments on: Ravioli alla cavarola

By: Adri

Adri — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:23:32 +0000

Benvenuto!

Welcome to The Front Burner. I am so pleased you like the ravioli. I enjoy using my various Italian kitchen implements. And although this is not a traditional use for a cavarola board, the results were so lovely, I just had to share with my readers. I agree with you; many of us have our own “pink quilt” memories of our mothers and childhood. There is a lot of Crocetti Family history wrapped up in that quilt! Thank you so much for visiting The Front Burner. I hope you return often.

By: sammy

sammy — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:06:22 +0000

Absolutely gorgeous story and whose pink satin quilt will ring true for so many people

By: Adri

Adri — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:01:37 +0000

Benenuto, Uma!

What a terrific idea! I think it would work beautifully… in fact tomorrow you may find me at the cake decorating store. Thanks so much for stopping by The Front Burner. I hope you return often.
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By: Adri

Adri — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:59:04 +0000

Thanks, Domenica!

I can’t wait to hear. Isn’t it fun to remember childhood treats?

By: Una Walker

Una Walker — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:40:53 +0000

I was thinking since cavarola boards are hard to find, what about using fondant pattern sheets? I just might have to try it!

By: domenicacooks

domenicacooks — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:26:31 +0000

The honey candy was easy! I think it was just honey melted in a pan, maybe with a little lemon juice, and then cooled till it hardened. Then she broke it into bite-sized shards. I’ll have to ask her tomorrow when I talk to her…

By: Adri

Adri — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:10:44 +0000

Thank you for the kind words. Ah, stracciatella – you and my husband, Bart. His mother, Frances made it for him. I just love sharing family food traditions, don’t you? I am fascinated by everyone’s stories. And even after more than thirty years of marriage, I find myself asking Bart “Did your mom do this?” “Did your family do this?” If anything my fascination is growing. Now, on to this honey candy. Oh my, I have never had it. I must know more. Might I induce you to produce a step by step post on the subject after your recovery is complete?

Oh yes, do get a cavarola board. I bet you will enjoy using it. I can’t wait to see what you do with it.

By: domenicacooks

domenicacooks — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:33:17 +0000

What a wonderful story, Adri. Whenever I was sick with a sore throat my mom always made simple stracciatella soup, and then honey candy, which was the real treat. My mom, who is from Abruzzo, has the chitarra, but now I’m thinking that I must must must get one of those boards. Thanks, as always, for a lovely post.

By: Adri

Adri — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:22:15 +0000

Hi Mette,

When I was a kid, the arrival of the doctor was a big deal. First, it meant someone was sick, and second we were well aware that after a full day (and possibly night) of work, he had now made the effort to come to our home. I have a very vivid image of looking at his left hand and seeing it held his “doctor bag”, something no one but a physician ever carried. Funny the things that stick in one”s mind. Perhaps in your peregrinations you will come across a cavarola board. It would be grand to have one directly from Puglia! Thanks so much for stopping by The Front Burner.

By: Italian Notes

Italian Notes — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:51:13 +0000

What a touching story – and mighty fine ravioli. I’ve never seen a cavarola board in Puglia – and probably wouldn’t have known how to use it before – but now I’ll keep my eyes open.