This summer I fell in love with Calabrian Chili Peppers! They are mildly spicy (is that a thing? In technical terms they are 1300-2500 on the Capsaicin Scoville Scale) and they become incredibly creamy when roasted and blended with garlic and EVOO. We've tossed this paste with penne and copious amounts of parmesan for a … Continue reading Calabrian Chili Paste
October is National Pizza Month, but in my opinion, every month is pizza month. My mother and I make it at least twice a month at home and we prefer it to ordering in, because we can control the quality of ingredients that go into it. We are picky about our food, particularly our meats … Continue reading Calabrese Salami Pizza with Fermented Garlic Honey Drizzle
Who doesn't love the combination of broccoli and cheese? Even people who claim not to like broccoli, will often tolerate it if it is doused in some sort of cheese sauce. This coming Saturday brings the last farmer's market of the season in Collingswood, NJ. I've enjoyed this market for the past 17 years and … Continue reading Broccoli & Hot Pepper Jack Quiche
I met my friend Sue 20 years ago and although I now live on the east coast and she is still in Denver, we remain super close and connected. Over the past decade, Sue has also collected the most amazing group of loving, supportive and fascinating girlfriends. This summer Sue married the love of her … Continue reading Fermented Garlic Honey
It was September 1st, 1973 and my very pregnant mother was expecting me... but I did not arrive. My Grammy had flown in from Pittsburgh to stay with my older sister and to help Momma after my arrival. They waited a week, but I was quite comfortable and refused to come out. So they did … Continue reading Peaches in September
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