Panzanella or panmolle is a Tuscan chopped salad of soaked stale bread, onions and tomatoes that is popular in the summer. It often includes cucumbers, sometimes basil and is dressed with olive oil and vinegar. It is also popular in other parts of central Italy. While my take on this traditional Tuscan summer salad does…
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He said to me, as he took his first bite, “What the holy hell fire did you put in this?!” Um, I’m not really sure how to take that – I think I’ll proceed in my dreamland to believe that he enjoyed the spice. Or, perhaps when publishing the recipe, I’ll back off the heat…
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We all know I’m not one for COLD foods. In fact, I almost NEVER consume anything COLD. The exceptions are: white wine and rosé wine, dry martinis (basically vodka or gin with a twist), and the once a year ice cream I somewhat enjoy. Other than that, it’s room temperature or HOT foods for me….
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Puff pastry is one of those items that you either have around in the bottom of your freezer, or you don’t. The pastry is packaged in two, and most often recipes only call for one sheet. In that case, what are you to do? Create a puff pastry delicious dessert? Maybe. But if you have…
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Even when the going gets rough, sometimes you just have to put on your “cool” hat. Amidst my “temporary” transition – isn’t all transition temporary? – I’m struggling to cook, clean, and even be myself. However, I’m a “cool cat” at heart and certainly still have to please myself from time to time. …Enter “Cool…
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I’m tired. It’s now dark. I’m HUNGRY! You know that story, the drill after a long day’s work. For days such as these (and it seems that they are becoming more common than not ~ particularly the “it’s dark” part ~ fall is here), I like simplicity. Leftovers. A mishmash of leftovers will do. Dagwood…
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