How To Make Stay Green Basil Pesto
Basil has to be hands down my favorite Italian herb, and we always plant it in pots or in our veggie garden each spring so I can enjoy fresh...
Charred Zucchini & Summer Squash Salad
As suumer turns to fall, we start to see a change in the produce offered in our local outdoor markets. Though we still have the usual summer fruits and...
Romanesco Cauliflower
As we move closer to fall, we begin to see more of the autumn produce that represents the season appear in local markets and at greengrocers. These are fruits...
End of Summer Farro Salad
I do love fall. In particular, I love the colors of nature, the cooler temperatures that encourage you to curl up under a warm blanket, and especially the new...
Duck Breast in Cherry Port Wine Sauce
I recently posted a recipe for pork chops that I had bought online at D’Artagnan.com, and when I placed my order, they had duck breasts on sale. Although I...
Puglia & Matera 2019
We recently had family visiting for two weeks which is something we genuinely enjoy. It is so much fun to share the Italy we know and love with visiting...
Heirloom Tomato & Roasted Beet Salad With Goat Cheese Crumbles
In just a week from today, we will be heading back to Umbria, Italy for a three-month stay at our stone farmhouse. We will be in Italy for just...
Buttermilk Panna Cotta With Michigan Blueberry Sauce
We recently went to a special night at Zingerman’s Roadhouse for dinner to highlight the tomato season. The guest chef was Craig Still from Delfina Restaurant in San Fransisco,...
