Welcome to my new space. Please help kick start the conversation. Matteo FaginCreate Your Badge var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-9359170-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}Tumblr (3.0; @matteofagin)http://www.italiantapas.com/<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kx64ft12oe1qzz2iso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Clams Matteo</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/365187418http://www.italiantapas.com/post/365187418Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:02:17 -0500clamsclams casinoclams oreganataantipasticlams matteoitalian foodseasfood appetizerstapasmatteo fagincook book<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fl2NXz7PvTw&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fl2NXz7PvTw&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p><i><b>Clams Matteo</b></i></p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/363332959http://www.italiantapas.com/post/363332959Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:59:05 -0500clamsclam recipesclams casinoclams oreganataclams matteoitalian fooditalian tapasrecipesfoodantipastiitalian recipesappetizersstartershorsdeuvreshors dourvestapasmatteo fagincooking showsbest recipes<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UfqRAO3QZW8&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UfqRAO3QZW8&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Crostini Gorgonzola - Crostini Topped with Wine Caramelized Onion Melted Gorgonzola Cheese and Fresh Pear</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/359749215http://www.italiantapas.com/post/359749215Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:31:55 -0500italian fooditalian recipesitalian cookingItalian Tapastapasmatteo fagingorgonzola cheeseCrostinibruschettaCaramelized Onion<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="225" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8346848&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8346848&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /></object><br/><br/><p>I shot this at a Crush It book signing in Connecticut. The lady who introduced Gary had no idea who he was. Prior to this, she totally mispronounced his name.</p> <p>I was going to video more but I had to go to a wine event.</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/296373440http://www.italiantapas.com/post/296373440Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:31:39 -0500““People who know nothing about cheeses reel away from Camembert, Roquefort, and Stilton because the plebeian proboscis is not equipped to differentiate between the sordid and the sublime.””<br/><br/> - <em>Harvey Day</em>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/277664122http://www.italiantapas.com/post/277664122Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:17:12 -0500““The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.””<br/><br/> - <em>G.K. Chesterton</em>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/277498455http://www.italiantapas.com/post/277498455Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:02:41 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kOBvNQxETgY&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kOBvNQxETgY&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Peppadew Stuffed with Ricotta Salata Show. You could serve these without the grilled fennel, but it really ads another dimension to the dish. Watch how I eat it like a slob and get saba on my chin.</p> <p>Question: On the Scoville Scale of Hotness where would you be 0-16,000,000.</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/276303954http://www.italiantapas.com/post/276303954Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:23:00 -0500italian fooditalian recipesitalian cookingItalian Tapasitalian appetizersantipastipeppadew recipesricotta salata recipesmatteo faginantipastisaba recipesbalsamic reduction recipes<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku3v5vM53t1qzz2iso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peppadew Stuffed with Ricotta on Grilled Fennel</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/276129160http://www.italiantapas.com/post/276129160Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:12:15 -0500italian fooditalian recipesitalian cookingItalian Tapasitalian appetizersantipastipeppadewricotta salata recipematteo faginfennel recipe<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AwaIJEebIKo&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AwaIJEebIKo&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Pumkin Panini Show</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/274877580http://www.italiantapas.com/post/274877580Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:51:11 -0500italian fooditalian recipesitalian cookingItalian TapasItalian Tapasitalian appetizerspumpkin recipesmozzarellamatteo fagin““Thou hadst better eat salt with the Philosophers of Greece, than sugar with the Courtiers of Italy.””<br/><br/> - <em>Benjamin Franklin</em>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/274877511http://www.italiantapas.com/post/274877511Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:51:06 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku3v0zKJ5R1qzz2iso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pumpkin Paninis. Put those carved pumkins to use next Halloween. You could also use squash if pumpkin is not available.</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/274877281http://www.italiantapas.com/post/274877281Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:50:49 -0500italian fooditalian recipesitalian cookingItalian Tapasitalian appetizersmatteo faginmozzarellapaninipumpkinantipasti““Italian restaurants with more than 120 entrees are always disappointing.””<br/><br/> - <em>Miss Piggy</em>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/274646468http://www.italiantapas.com/post/274646468Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:27:07 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UfqRAO3QZW8&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UfqRAO3QZW8&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Crostini with Caramelized Onion Melted Gorgonzola and Fresh Pear. This is a great way to get rid of that wine that is past it’s prime. For some reason I never have wine that lasts the next day once it is open? It must be from those thirsty little fruit flies. Can someone say pass the Valpolicella Ripasso please! Salute!</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/273476369http://www.italiantapas.com/post/273476369Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:13:21 -0500italian fooditalian recipesitalian cookingItalian Tapasitalian appetizersantipastimatteo fagincaramelized oniongorgonzola cheesepearCrostinibruschetta<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku3sdxzgNC1qzz2iso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Caramelized Onion Crostini Topped with Melted Gorgonzola and Fresh Pear.</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/273319115http://www.italiantapas.com/post/273319115Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:12:48 -0500italian fooditalian recipesitalian cookingItalian Tapasitalian appetizersmatteo faginCaramelized OnionGorgonzolaCrostinibruschetta““Claret, dear, not Coca-Cola, When you’re having Gorgonzola….””<br/><br/> - <em>William Cole</em>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/273156934http://www.italiantapas.com/post/273156934Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:03:58 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7pouao45744&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7pouao45744&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>The Taleggio cheese is the real star of this show. It is hands down my favorite Italian Cheese.</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/272520857http://www.italiantapas.com/post/272520857Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:07:36 -0500italian fooditalian recipesitalian cookingItalian Tapasitalian appetizersantipastifagottinitaleggiocave aged taleggiomamatteo fagin““The trouble with eating Italian food is that 5 or 6 days later you’re hungry again.””<br/><br/> - <em>George Miller, British writer</em>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/272520624http://www.italiantapas.com/post/272520624Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:07:27 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku3smixjsZ1qzz2iso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fagottini with Cave Aged Taleggio. I think these would be good for breakfast lunch and dinner. Not to mention midnight snack.</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/272520106http://www.italiantapas.com/post/272520106Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:07:06 -0500italian fooditalian recipesitalian cookingItalian Tapasitalian appetizersTaleggioCave aged TaleggiofagottiniAntipastimatteo Fagin<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HHnlaGfN89E&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HHnlaGfN89E&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Rotolini</p>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/272519745http://www.italiantapas.com/post/272519745Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:06:48 -0500italian fooditalian recipesitalian cookingItalian Tapasitalian appetizersantipastimatteo faginsmoked salmoncaper berriesgoatcheeserolotini“The more you eat, the less flavor; the less you eat, the more flavor.”<br/><br/> - <em>~Chinese Proverb</em>http://www.italiantapas.com/post/272519552http://www.italiantapas.com/post/272519552Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:06:40 -0500