Food, Travel, and Cooking!
While in London in October we went to Borough Market. Now this is what we call a market! What a great place. If we lived in London, here is where you would find us on a Friday! If you are going to London, put this market on your to-do list! Borough Market is full of […]
When asparagus is in season, not only is this soup easily made, it is very tasty. It makes an excellent first course for a special dinner or served on it’s own as a light meal. I have made the soup using broccoli and it’s also delicious. Makes 4 – 6 Servings 4 cups chicken stock […]
Here’s my version of the simple, yet totally delicious spaghetti with tomato sauce we had for lunch one day at Osteria dei’ Pazzi in Florence. If you are going to be in Florence, check this Osteria out, 2 – 3 First Course Servings 6 – 8 oz. dried spaghetti 3 – 4 Tbsp. EVO, a […]
Prato, Italy is famous for their Cantucci (small biscotti). They are meant to be dipped into a glass of Vin Santo or Morellino wine or even a late harvest wine. Christmas isn’t Christmas without them in our house!. If you are lucky enough to get some Cantucci at an Italian bakery in Tuscany, lucky you! […]
My guess is that everyone’s Mom makes the best turkey stuffing ever! My Mother’s was no exception. God knows I wouldn’t want to take away the pleasure of eating anyone’s Mom’s stuffing but here’s my the I have been making for more than 15 years, which means it is, in our opinion, delicious. My Mother […]
If you are one of those getting into canning or getting back into canning, this is a great relish to make. As a teenager, I used to hang out my girlfriend’s house and spend time with her mom, a really good cook. I would copy out recipes of hers that I liked, then try and […]
I love to make this chutney in the fall and winter using new crop fruits. Nicely spiced and chock full of fruit and making the kitchen smell so wonderful while it’s simmering. It is really fabulous with Tourtiere, roast pork, lamb or roast turkey. It’s pretty darned good with a grilled ham and cheese sandwich […]
Last fall we were invited to have dinner with friend’s. They are very creative, excellent chefs/cooks and it’s always a pleasure sharing a meal with them. Many years ago, my mother had given me a bag of quince and I made and preserved a condiment to be served with game. I was so beside myself […]
A truly wonderful dessert from Bon Appetit Magazine. The crust can easily be made the day before and kept in the fridge until needed. The caramel is not difficult. Use a light coloured pan so you can closely watch for the colour to change. It actually takes about the time the recipe says. Have your large […]
Barbara Fairchild, former editor of Bon Appetit Magazine, wrote an editorial about summer eating and an appetizer she enjoyed when she was at Ristorante Da Delfina, in Tuscany “her favorite place on the planet.” When I read that comment I thought wow, us too! I sent her an email telling her so and said that […]