How peasant traditions became cultural gems in Puglia, like {Burnt Wheat Cavatelli} with {Chickpeas and Olive Oil} In the middle ages, the peasants of Alberobello had it rough. Many of them lived in cramped cone-shaped huts called trulli, shelters hewn from the local limestone that lie scattered across the forests …
Cooking school in Italy, and the beginning of a quest for authentic {Focaccia}. Now that I am back home and getting settled, …
Savoring spring in the Northwest, and celebrating with {Austrian Green Garlic Soup (Knoblauchcremesuppe)} In my last few posts, I alluded to the …
All the ways yogurt might save your life are just more reasons to make {Beet Yogurt Spread} From the picture, you might …
The search for authenticity and authentically delicious {Chilaquiles} One of the most problematic issues for people who like to think of themselves …
An accidental experiment in kitchen chemistry leads to blue (then red) {Raspberry Swirl Cake} I recently had a birthday, and because I …
A snack with inter-species appeal takes on a new form in {Peanut Butter Apple Bars} So I bet you’re wondering, what exactly …
When your eyes are bigger than your stomach at the bakery, fear not, {Olive Herb Bread Pudding with Emmentaler} and {Béchamel} transforms …
Meditations on the vegetarian spectrum and my yearly indulgence in fish, {Tom Yum Halibut} with {Coconut Risotto} Here’s a Practical Pantry first: …
Does food taste the same in any shape? {Inside Out Squash Ravioli} says so. It’s time to ponder the big questions here …