Recently discovered Rancho Gordo Beans. Was curious to try them given all the positive “press” (rave reviews). Were they really that good? Worth the price, at around $6 for a 1-pound bag? They’re just beans after all, right? To most, a bean is just a bean, but to some a bean signifies so much more. … 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
My taste buds were craving something a bit different. Something out of the ordinary. Hmm…. Then I remembered this salad — a Laotian-style crispy rice salad — I had at a little hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop restaurant in Falls Church, VA. Bangkok Golden is an unassuming place from the outside and is located in a nondescript strip mall. Notwithstanding, when you enter and … 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
Just a quick post. Wild Greens and Sardines turns 5-years-old today. Thanks to everyone who’s stopped by over the years to visit my little corner of the web. Thought I’d celebrate with some sparkling Lambrusco. Cheers!
