Bread Salad for the Modern Peasant
Peasant bread salad I have found that some of my best and most inspired dishes come from when the cupboards are almost bare. It [...]
May 2018
The Many Uses for Rose Petals
I am a late but ardent lover of roses. For a long time, they were just too ordinary for my tastes, nothing but a generic way to sa [...]
April 2018
Sardinia’s Ancient Olive Trees
In my ongoing quest to showcase the beauty and wonder of Sardinia and to share with readers the enchantments that this ancient is [...]
Traditional Sardinian Food: Malloreddus and Maialetto
Yesterday was my son’s second birthday, and as a way to celebrate his Sardinian roots and enjoy a day out with the family, we join [...]
February 2018
Eat Like An Italian: Part 2: The Real Mediterranean Diet (What About The Carbs & Gluten?)
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Spices: Culinary Magic
Spices are at the heart of every kitchen and add much depth and flavor to the dishes you prepare there. In essence, they are [...]
January 2018
Medieval Chickpea Flour Pan Cakes
Pancakes are possibly the ultimate comfort food in the breakfast category, however, don’t limit yourself, they can be served any t [...]
Taking A Walk in our Sardinian Neighborhood
Moving from our rural and wooded homestead in Vermont to the Italian island of Sardinia is a big change, yet a welcomed one. Under [...]
November 2017
Welcome to the Blog: Life is Ritual
Making coffee - an example of a simple, daily ritual Welcome! I want the first blog post to be an explanation of sorts, an intro [...]
