You have to love an email that says, “…We have 1000 pounds of organic, heirloom Berkshire hog bacon for sale.” An email two weeks ago from the good folks at Swinery Meats (AKA Culinary Communion) said just that. Well, I picked up my bacon last week and let me tell you…it’s divine. I am no [...]
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Bacon and Eggs…for Dinner
Posted in Dining In, Eggs, Italian, Pasta on December 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Soupnight Report – Feb 2008
Posted in Dining In, Italian, Pasta on February 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This season – Soupnight has followed an international theme. Each month, we’ve picked a different country (or region) and planned the menu around that theme. November was Mexican, December was French, January was Scandinavia and February was Italian. Italian food is probably the one we are most experienced and comfortable with. We did a mostly [...]
Simple Tomato Sauce
Posted in Cookbooks, Italian, Pasta on January 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Marcella Hazan’a Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking is a “must have” for anyone who loves eating and cooking Italian food. It is full or opinions (regarding olive oil, “cook with the best you can afford”) and somewhat unreal expectations (if you have a good, conscientious cheese dealer, ask to be notified when a fresh wheel [...]
