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kmartinelli

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February 21, 2011

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Kmartinelli -- an expat food and travel writer living in Be'er Sheva, Israel -- originally hails from New York, where she learned to cook from her father, who made dinner from scratch every night. From those early childhood experiences in the kitchen, she developed what can best be described as an easy sophistication in her own original dishes.

A relative newcomer to food52, kmartinelli has shared -- in just over a month's time -- seven incredibly tantalizing recipes (along with mouthwatering photos!). Take, for example, her lovely Garlicky Beet, Chickpea and Almond DipTagliatelle with Shrimp and Champagne Butter Sauce, Mussels in Arak, and most recently, Spiced Chocolate Pots de Creme with Candied Bacon and Maple Cream -- all scream out, "Try me now!"

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For more of kmartinelli's delicious recipes, see her profile page and fan her here, and be sure to check out her blog.

Read kmartinelli's profile Q&A below:

What is the strangest food you have ever eaten?
Duck heart pastrami. Or foie gras profiteroles - also one of the best desserts I have ever eaten.

What do you cook when home alone?
Pasta or eggs. Sometimes both.

Your most treasured kitchen possession:
Right now my Cuisinart 3-in-1 mini prep, immersion blender, and whisk. It travels with me everywhere.

Your ideal meal:
Any meal with good friends, family, and conversation.

Something you'd like a chance to eat or cook:
I would like to eat a tagine in Morocco, and I have been meaning to make Kubbe, a Jewish-Iraqi dumpling soup.

The number of bottles of wine you own:
We're down to 4.

The ideal number of guests for a dinner party is:
6-8

Kitchen pet peeve:
Not enough counter space!

Your favorite cookbook:
The Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Lo Pinto (1950, out of print; it was my grandmother's)

 

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12 Comments

rho2628 February 24, 2011
love your recipes! how about a pie recipe soon?
 
Table9 February 23, 2011
Congrats on the spotlight!
 
testkitchenette February 22, 2011
Congrats/Mazel Tov! Fabulous blog and recipes!
 
kmartinelli February 22, 2011
Oh wow - thanks everyone! This is such a warm, supportive, inspiring group to be a part of and I love how the challenges fire up my creativity. I am beyond honored.
 
gingerroot February 22, 2011
Congrats kmartinelli! Great to see you here in the spotlight!
 
aargersi February 21, 2011
Great spotlight! We need to try those recipes SOON!!
 
hardlikearmour February 21, 2011
Great to see you in the spotlight! You're a very welcome member of the food52 community.
 
JoanG February 21, 2011
Congratulations kmartinelli!! Love the chocolate, bacon and maple syrup combo!
 
mrslarkin February 21, 2011
Yay, kmartinelli! Really nice to see you spotlighted!
 
Sagegreen February 21, 2011
So nice to learn more about you in this spotlight! Your contributions are so lovely, it is wonderful to have you so active on our site.
 
Midge February 21, 2011
A well-deserved shout-out. Lovely recipes!
 
drbabs February 21, 2011
Congratulations--so nice to see you in the spotlight!