Pasta with Lemon and Parsley
Long ago in Tuscany, lemons hung heavy from the trees, parsley sprouted up from the ground green and meaty, […]
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The Best Summer Snack
This is the best summer snack ever, one I discovered a million years ago on a Tuscan farm, and am
Cooking with Ramps
Ramps, or what the French call l’ail des ours (bear garlic) has sprouted, flowered, and now is settling in as forest ground cover.
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Tapenade in Five – Roughly – Easy Steps
The sun is shining in Aix-en-Provence, whose surrounding region is home to that fabulously flavorful mixture called tapenade. You know
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Happy Thanksgiving Memories
It hardly seems possible that Thanksgiving is already a memory. Wasn’t it just summer? In any case, happy times need to
Braised Asparagus
Asparagus is fleeting, this year more than ever. I’m talking about the Best Asparagus in the Universe, that grown by
Delicious Turkey or….
The meat, that is. I rarely cook turkey except on Thanksgiving, but my French compatriots love it, to the tune
End of Winter Salad
It really does seem to be the end of winter. I can tell this by the sun in the bright
Pesto for Winter
I just harvested my mini crop of basil from the front garden. Until now we have had unseasonable warm temperatures so
Summer Specials
Now it’s hot. Really hot. Meals are all about how to make something delicious using as little heat as possible.
