Photo Hunt–“Bags”
I have been loving this photo sine I took it in Venice in July 2008. I was sitting on the ground, waiting in line for the Basilica San Marco to open, early in the morning. When I saw this woman’s … Continue reading →
Jan
Small Bites–Pecans
Pecans are a big deal here in the South. They grow all over Tallahassee; our friends the Watkins have a beautiful grove of pecan trees on their land in Monticello. These, I bought at the Farmers market, yesterday. This recipe … Continue reading →
Small Bites–Goat cheese
I took the easy route for goat cheese. The best thing is that we can buy, at New Leaf Market, the fabulous, luxurious, fresh and tasty goat cheese from Sweet Grass Dairy in nearby Thomasville Georgia. All I did was … Continue reading →
Photo Hunt–“Sport”
I don’t know what the name of this sport is, especially in Italian but this shot was taken in Lerici, Liguria, Italy, June 2008. We sat there for quite a while just watching, the sport, the marina, the view–aaaah–Italy.
Continue reading →Photo Hunt– “Words”
I just couldn’t decide between these two. First from Outz’s–the same place with the toilet fountain. And then this one from Genoa, Italy:
Continue reading →Small Bites–Avocado
The ingredient for this week is avocado, which I love. At Fresh Market they had organic avocados that were just about ready and they tasted great. Here’s my recipe: I don’t have a name yet– ABT bites? only works with … Continue reading →
Photo Hunt–“Twisted”
Detail from the from the San Lorenzo Duomo in Genoa Italy. It was probably built in the early 1300’s.
Continue reading →small bites– Sun Dried Tomatoes
I have been experimenting all summ with sun dried tomato pesto, after using it in a fish recipe from Andrew Carmellini’s “Urban Italian” cookbook. It is a totally versitile condiment. I love to simply toss ith with pasta, of course … Continue reading →
Ken’s Birthday Dinner
Well, my sweet man turned 59. What did he want for dinner? “I don’t know… but chocolate mousse for dessert.” I know he wouldn’t want anything too fussy and I know when we are in Italy he orders lamb so– … Continue reading →
Small Bites– Mini Crab Cakes
Well, we are finally done with salads and are moving on to “small bites”. Each participant has chosen an ingredient and we all get to make something with it, and post our recipes and photos. Crab was easy for me. … Continue reading →