Marcella Says...

Got Marcella's newest cookbook and was reading the preface last night. She talks about her favorites and how close she thinks she does to be truthful to the original Italian flavors. then it occured to me, that here we are and this MASTER is telling us what SHE thinks are the best, authentic recipes!!! Revelatory. Now I have some priority. There are about 10 of hers that I'm going to give a try over the next few weeks.

Bucatini alla Amatraciana

Used the guanciale last night to an exceedingly good bowl of Amatraciana. This morning it was even better.

Instead of using the recipe, I used insaporito; garlic and oil first, then onion and then guanciale. Got a different more distinct flavour instead of cooking them all at once and muting the flavors.

BOTH are good though and now there are no leftovers.