Category: Eat
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There’s Just Something Better About Farm-Fresh Eggs
Whenever our friends’ hens go on a laying binge, we happily purchase their overflow! A standard supermarket egg, organic or not, cannot compete with the color and taste of an egg that is only a day or two old. Making a frittata is a perfect way to showcase those extra-special farm-fresh eggs. This is a […]
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Basil, Zucchini, and Squash — Oh My!
When a friend dropped off some beautiful zucchini and yellow summer squash from her garden, and while our basil is at its peak, the Williams-Sonoma blog “The Blender” must have had me in mind when they posted their recipe for Spaghettini with Summer Squash and Crispy Speck. The pasta dish is not heavy at all — […]
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Raspberry Season Winds Down
The raspberries have been bountiful this summer! One of my favorite recipes for fresh raspberries from the garden is a salsa recipe that has a little kick to it without overwhelming the savory raspberry flavors. RASPBERRY CILANTRO SALSA INGREDIENTS 3 packages (6 ounces each) Driscoll’s Raspberries (about 2 1/4 cups fresh raspberries) 1/2 cups finely […]
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Life is a wonderful journey. As we reflect, our favorite memories confirm that the best things in life truly are not things, but rather experiences: travel near and far, the simplicity of nature found in the garden and great outdoors, and good food with family and friends. Sit back and enjoy — you can always clean tomorrow! Ciao ~ Kat […]
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The Pecorino of Pienza
The charming town of Pienza in the Val D’Orcia region of Tuscany, is known for its pecorino cheese made from sheep’s milk. Pairing a slice of pecorino with a dollop of honey makes a perfect appetizer companion for a nice glass of Italian red wine! This pairing is what distracted us from exploring the town […]
Travel. Garden. Eat. 