We have been very busy since returning to Umbria the end of April getting the farmhouse rental in order, tackling the landscaping, planting flowers and getting the vegetable garden going, but we decided on the spur of the moment to take a quick trip before our first guests of the season arrive. We made the decision even before we returned to Italy this year, that we would make time for some brief trips whenever we could squeeze them in, because it can get very easy to get involved in the day to... Read the whole entry »
I am usually not a morning egg person, and although I do love a well prepared egg, I am more likely to enjoy it for lunch or dinner than first thing in the morning. Having chickens however means that I have fresh eggs daily, and nothing tastes better than a freshly laid egg any time of the day. I find I am making vegetable frittatas quite often since we returned to Umbria, using up our supply of eggs, as well as whatever seasonal vegetables I have on hand. I often enjoy a slice of frittata at... Read the whole entry »
Looking through my recipes for greens recently, I realized that my recipe for sautéed spinach never made it onto my blog after I switched to my new design last fall. I guess since this easy recipe is one I use very often and one that I believe everyone should have in their repertoire, it is time I fixed that. When I sauté most greens, I either blanch or boil them first as they are sturdier than spinach, and require a little more cooking time before they become tender. Spinach is the one green... Read the whole entry »
I am not exactly sure why, but I find when I am living in Umbria for 6 months every year I am much more inspired to bake bread. I generally bake bread at least once a week while I’m here, and although my husband prefers loaves of crusty, rustic whole grain breads, every once in a while I need to try something different. I decided to make some rolls last week that were flavored with salami, cheese, and chopped chives. I was very pleased with how they turned out and would certainly make... Read the whole entry »
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