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The Torta of Split

The Torta of Split

Spalata My father’s family moved from the Dalmatian town of Drnis to seaside Split, Croatia in the late 1960’s. My grandfather built a home there, just up the main hill from the Riva waterfront, less than 10 minutes from the Diocletian Palace, a summer/retirement home 

Turkish Eggs Menemen

Turkish Eggs Menemen

A classic Turkish egg breakfast of onions, hot peppers, tomatoes, a dash of paprika and sumac spice, feta, and a little mozzarella for some extra creaminess. Eggs are dropped in, then swirled around in a figure 8 shape, making for a Turkish breakfast mosaic like 

Napoli vs. New York Lasagna

Napoli vs. New York Lasagna

A History of Lasagna Growing up in Westchester, my Queens-Croatian mother made lasagna on the regular. It was delicious, and most fondly remembered in the 1980’s. Ronzoni lasagna sheets that she draped over the sides of the tall pasta pot to dry out after cooking, 

Welcome to The Storied Spoon

Welcome to The Storied Spoon

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