by Mary | Aug 22, 2018 | Appetizers, Salad, Salads & Soups, Sicily, Vegetarian
Roberto’s mom, Adele, was my cooking mentor the two weeks I spent in Sicily. I watched as she prepared, mostly by memory, Pan di Spagna, quiche al formaggio, gnocchi, Insalata Russa (delectable potato, shrimp and carrot salad), risotto, frittata, brioche and caponata....
by Mary | Jul 29, 2015 | All Food, Garden, Italy, Olive Oil, Preserved Food, Recipe
Tomato sauce recipes are ubiquitous. Ask your friends and they will all have their own versions which most cling to like a plum pit. If you grow your own tomatoes like I do, you want to do something really special with your precious harvest. This year I am growing...
by Mary | Jul 22, 2015 | All Food, Garden, Gluten-Free, Olive Oil, Recipe, Vegetarian
Color is the theme of this vibrant and hearty side dish that delivers both bold flavors and textures. Reminiscent of something Italian, it is the picture-perfect picnic dish. Using a mandoline or vegetable slicer will make quick work of prepping the veggies. Be sure...
by Mary | May 28, 2014 | Garden, Gluten-Free, Recipe, Salads & Soups, Vegetarian
“I am the broth of love. Make soup to me.” ― Jarod Kintz, Love quotes for the ages. As I contemplate this story, a wasp hovers in front of my eyes and harmonies of chickadees fill the airwaves in stereo. My garden once again kidnaps my weekend. The whispering warm...