Apr 11
Whenever I begin the process of making a soup, broth, gravy or stock, I am reminded of the folk tale Stone Soup. There are many versions of the tale, but the premise behind the story aside form generosity and charity is one of how the soup will continue to taste better as additional ingredients are …
Apr 08
In recent years, I have become fascinated with the idea of homemade sausage. I appreciate how varied and different sausages are from around the world. Sausage for all of it’s complexity in flavor and texture is essentially one of the most basic foods that we have been eating for thousands of years. Sausage was the …
Apr 06
When I made these Oreo truffles for a recent party, I put them out, turned my back and they vanished. Magic! Luckily I had tried one beforehand, just to check they were okay. These mini bites of indulgence are sooo good that you can’t just stop at one, but know you have to because they …
Apr 05
Gazpacho is a chilled Spanish tomato based soup from the south of Andalucía and is a refreshing alternative to hot soup during the summer months. Another way to think of gazpacho is as a liquid salad rather than soup. The most likely origin of the word ‘gazpacho’ is that it is derived from the pre-Roman …
Apr 05
Sea Scallops with Vermouth may invoke images of fancy, decadent, complex upscale dining, but it is simple, easy and can be made in your own kitchen in less then ten minutes. Traditionally, Italian-Americans of southern Italian descent eat the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. The reasons and cause for this tradition are …
