Today, Monday June 20th, is officially the first day of summer; the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. Happy first day of summer! My first recipe of the 2016 summer season is a homage to the humble tomato. There are few things more satisfying than a really great summer tomato. Did you … Continue Reading
Fresh tomatoes and basil just SCREAM pizza to me. Nope, summer is not over just yet. Even though I live in the land of great pizza (NYC baby), still enjoy making my own. While I love a slice of New York’s finest, I have equal affinity for Roman-style ever since I tasted Gabriele Bonci’s … Continue Reading
Can’t think of a better way to take advantage of and enjoy a juicy, vine-ripened, summer tomato than in Pan con Tomate (Spanish-style toast with tomato). The beauty of Pan con Tomate, the simplicity and freshness of its ingredients. You don’t need fancy heirloom tomatoes (of course, if you happen to have some on hand, by all … Continue Reading
Had quite the busy day in the kitchen. Somehow a few summer vegetables (okay, more than a few, I tend to go overboard when it comes to food) — baby artichokes, colorful bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and garlic… Turned into… A Greek-meze (mezethes) inspired feast. I ♥ Greece and its cuisine. Greek food is simple (but by … Continue Reading
Nothing says summer like fresh, sweet corn (and juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes). Grilled corn probably comes to mind. Slathered with butter (a must). Today, I went a different route. I really enjoy a good bowl of soup. Just about any kind of soup. However, when it’s 90F outside, you’re probably not thinking, ‘oh, a warm comforting … Continue Reading
