Monthly Archives: August 2023

Olive and Walnut Sourdough Spelt Bread

Back in May, I was browsing the website for Breadtopia, one of my primary suppliers for bread making, and I came across a recipe of theirs for a sourdough bread with olives and walnuts. Since it had been several years … Continue reading

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Green Tea Tonnarelli with Shrimp and Candied Cherry Tomatoes

The author of this imposing-sounding recipe was the late chef and cookbook writer, Biba Caggiano. You can find it in Biba’s Italy, one of the four cookbooks of hers that I use often. I did have the opportunity once to … Continue reading

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Culinary Vignettes

Grilled Halloumi in Piquillo Peppers Figs Marinated in Homemade Grappa for the last 12 years Padron Peppers and Sopressata with an Orange Wine from Slovenia Collage

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