Ralph and I entertained all weekend. We love having friends and family come to visit ‘over-night’. There is something wonderful about sharing…
food
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italian foodsalads and vegetables
Pancetta Soaked Potato with Crispy Sage and a peak at my mom’s garden
by Michelleby MichelleMom and Dad built their home almost forty years ago. When the twins were born they started to landscape. Mom wanted grass for…
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appetizermeatsalads and vegetables
Thai Shredded Carrot Salad with Spicy Herb Rubbed Grilled Pork Chops
by Michelleby MichelleRalph is determined to raise our own meat. Yikes! I have visions of me feeding adorable little animals, making sure that their…
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appetizeritalian foodsalads and vegetables
Zucchini Carpaccio and my vegetable patch
by Michelleby MichelleNow that Ralph and I have decided to grow our own vegetables, we are constantly seeking the advise of experienced farmers. To…
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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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appetizeritalian foodpasta/risotto
Potato Gnocchi with Browned Butter and Crispy Sage Leaves
by Michelleby MichelleI love potatoes. Boiled, mashed, smashed, fried, baked, scalloped but, most of all, I love potato gnocchi. When I owned Sister’s, I…
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yeast breads and pizza
Whole-Grain Bread with Wildflower Honey and little girls with their hoes…
by Michelleby MichelleYesterday, I was asked to participate in a discussion about providing content for a food blog about local food. It’s a wonderful…
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appetizeritalian foodsalads and vegetables
Finocchio – what do you do with it?
by Michelleby MichelleWithout a doubt, there are vegetables that need to be prepared correctly or they taste terrible. Fennel or is one of them. Finocchio…
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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…