Easter is coming soon.  Our trip to Italy follows.  Okay so I'm in an Italian state of mind, looking forward and backward at the same time.  Pastiera is a traditional Easter dessert we had at many dinners when I was growing up.  The reason I love it:  it's got great texture from the wheat berries or farro, a great citrus flavor from lemons and orange, the ricotta and eggs … [Read more...]