Christina's Cucina

An impassioned Italian Scot sharing how to cook authentically, and travel with enthusiasm.

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how to make your own picnic shakespeare cheese grapes salad

Free Shakespeare in the Park + The Perfect Picnic = Summer in LA!

June 20th, 2013 | 18 Comments

Springtime Green Garlic Potato Salad

Springtime Green Garlic Potato Salad

April 18th, 2013 | 15 Comments

How to make pancetta

Homemade Pancetta (Easy Authentic Italian Style)

April 11th, 2013 | 53 Comments

How to Open a Pomegranate

How to Open a Pomegranate: The Easiest, Least Messy Way

October 28th, 2012 | 13 Comments

hummus and pita bread

Easy Homemade Hummus

May 11th, 2012 | 20 Comments

Artichokes

How to Cook Fresh Artichokes (Boil/Steam Method)

May 8th, 2012 | 12 Comments

Onions

How to Caramelize Onions

April 22nd, 2012 | 2 Comments

How to Make a "Proper" Cup of Tea (Cuppa)

How to Make a “Proper” Cup of Tea (British Tea, that is)

March 31st, 2012 | 95 Comments

How to Grow Basil from a Cutting

How to Keep Fresh Basil and Parsley in Your Kitchen Year Round

March 26th, 2012 | 13 Comments

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Meet Christina

A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time.



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