Now that Ralph and I have decided to grow our own vegetables, we are constantly seeking the advise of experienced farmers. To…
cheese
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appetizeritalian foodsalads and vegetables
Portobello Mushrooms stuffed with Sweet Potato,Cheeses and Orange Thyme
by Michelleby MichelleFor years, I have played this game with myself. I choose a main ingredient then, use whatever I have on hand to,…
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appetizercheesecondiments/pickles/jams/jelliesitalian food
Fresh Ricotta with Strawberry Rhubarb Marmellata for Canada Day
by Michelleby MichelleI think it’s funny, that I still get excited, when I see our local strawberries for sale at the markets. It could…
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family/life/love
An Italian Feast prepared by Master Chef Axel Begner and me
by Michelleby MichelleMaster Chef Axel Begner, co-owner of Opera Bistro, invited me to cook with him for this year’s fund-raising event in support of the…
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This is such a busy time at the farm! As soon as we had the vegetable garden in, it was time to…
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Last summer Ralph and I were invited to join our new community in celebrating one of our neighbor’s birthdays. We were amazed…
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italian foodpasta/risotto
Vegetable Lasagne with Variegated Oregano and Hand Crushed Tomatoes
by Michelleby MichelleEvery gardener has her favorites. I can not resist anything that has a variegated leaf, including my herbs! Variegated oregano grows in a lovely…
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During the early 1980’s, I lived in an Italian neighborhood of Brooklyn called Carroll Gardens. My home was a railroad apartment on the…
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Caprese salad is absolutely positively completely my favorite lunch. The first time that Ralph and I went to Italy, I ate it…
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italian foodpuddings/mousses and custards
tiramisu – wicked little “pick me up”
by Michelleby Michelletiramisu photo by Michelle Tiramisu means “pick me up”…a little jolt of heavenly power. I love it. I have had it served to…