Spotted some more squash blossom out in the field. Those squash blossoms subsequently made their way home with me. Can’t resist their pretty yellow-orange color. Also, they’re only around for a fleeting period of time (mid-to-late summer), so enjoy them when you see them. Alas, they’re quickly gone, only to return the following summer. Now, … Continue Reading
Lately I’ve been trying to keep things simple. Haven’t had much energy or motivation to do much in the kitchen these days. My head feels heavy, spinning with the constant bombardment of sad current events. Last fall I had to cancel a trip to Italy at the last minute due to a family emergency and … Continue Reading
Haven’t much felt like writing about food. But, we still need nourishing food in our lives. I’ve been making a lot of these savory Turkish stuffed flatbreads, known as gözleme, the past few weeks. You can stuff them with any number of fillings, though I particularly like the combination of spinach, feta, dill and leek, … Continue Reading
The first time I encountered raviolo al uovo, a giant raviolo (raviolo is the singular of ravioli) stuffed with ricotta, spinach and a runny egg yolk was at Trattoria Monti in Rome many moons ago (almost 20 years, yikes, time flies). It was one of those memorable dishes that leaves a lasting impression. When you cut into … Continue Reading
Ahh, it’s late August September. How did that happen? I feel like I need to load up on tomatoes this time of year. Enjoy as many as possible, as soon, they will disappear and we’ll be talking about cool weather crops and all things pumpkin. But, not today. Tomatoes are still here in all their … Continue Reading
