Here’s to Summer and Fresh Melonade At last, a warm sunny weekend! Feeling as though I was shedding layers of damp mold, I spent most of last Saturday basking in the sunshine as I began to repair the garden’s water … Continue reading →
Caponata Makes 1.5 quarts This delicious and incredibly versatile vegetable compote that originated in Sicily is a flavor blend of tomato, eggplant, herbs and tart brined olives. It makes a delicious Bruschetta for crostini, a fabulous and quick dressing for … Continue reading →
Summer Seafood and Greens Salad Serves 4 We in the northwest really do have a remarkable seafood bounty available to us year round. And being the optimist that I am, I just know that any moment now the clouds will … Continue reading →
Imagine a tiny Italian farm kitchen on a chilly winter night. On the wood burning stove a big cast iron pot heats water for pasta while the farmer’s wife reaches for a jar of tomatoes canned months before, goes outside … Continue reading →
