Looking through my refrigerator the other day, I saw we were overflowing with eggs and spinach so I knew I had to create something to use them up. Our three chickens are laying three eggs daily, and although that may not seem like a lot of eggs, unless I use them each and every day I find I quickly have an egg surplus. We also have a friend who has an organic garden nearby and he has been bringing us bags full of fresh spinach every couple of days. Although I do love spinach, I have so far... Read the whole entry »
I usually have some roasted sweet peppers in my refrigerator almost all the time that I use on an antipasti tray, in sandwiches, or to toss into my pasta dishes. I recently decided to try something a little different, and simply fried pepper strips, then added some garlic and balsamic vinegar and they turned out delicious. I’ve tasted peppers cooked this way from time to time but for some reason I just never made them myself at home until recently. The balsamic vinegar really adds a nice... Read the whole entry »
When we are in Umbria, I find I am a much more inspired cook than when we are living elsewhere. I love nothing more than to visit our local outdoor markets a few times a week to buy local, fresh seasonal ingredients, take them home into my kitchen and create tasty things for us to enjoy. Here in Umbria, the market stalls in the spring are overflowing with such treats as artichokes, fava beans, and baby peas. Our fava bean season is all too short, so I find myself buying them at almost every... Read the whole entry »
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