In the Kitchen: Ribollita Soup
With cooler weather here for the winter, gone is my summer staple of fresh tomatoes and homemade feta for dinner. I’m on to soups and stews. One of my favorites is Ribollita, a Tuscan staple that is...
View ArticleThai Seafood Curry with Winter Squash
I love curry, especially Thai curries. Growing up, the closest I came to Asian food was American-style sweet and sour pork (which, I know, is not all that close to Asia). When I moved to San Francisco...
View ArticleSweet Dumpling Squash Soup
Usually butternut squash is my go to winter squash for soups. It’s so easy to peel, reliable in the garden, long storing and tasty. But we had a bumper crop of sweet dumpling squash this year. These...
View ArticleApricot Jam Tart
A friend of mine makes the best fruit tarts for dessert. Her specialty is Linzer Torte. When she described how simple they are to make, I had to try it for myself. I had a jar of apricot jam in the...
View ArticleKitchen Sink Ratatouille
Summer is winding down, but my zucchini and tomato harvest seems to be winding up. And thanks to a generous neighbor, I have plenty of eggplant which means it’s time for one of my favorite summer...
View ArticleMarinated Feta Recipe
I just finished the last jar of aged marinated feta made with homemade feta cheese. Oh my. It was beyond good. The seasoned olive oil is perfect for dipping crusty bread. Homemade marinated feta. A...
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