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Exploring Ancient Grains
When we knew that a lockdown was looming last year as COVID-19 began arriving in the United States, I found myself wandering the aisles at the grocery store looking for interesting new ingredients to try, as well as necessities. In the rice and beans aisle, I pulled a bag of farro from the shelf and…
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Farm to Table Eating
As the leaves begin to turn and temperatures drop a bit, I keep thinking about a restaurant we enjoyed last fall.
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Returning to Italy…at Table
Last fall, we traveled to the southern part of Italy. We crisscrossed the lower part of the boot-shaped peninsula, from Naples on the Tyrrhenian Sea to Bari and Lecce in the heel of the boot on the Adriatic Sea. After arriving in Bari, our tour guide took us on a stroll through Bari Vecchia —…
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#Coronaviruscooking
People are spending much more time cooking and baking while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. You can’t miss the luscious loaves of homemade bread and plated meals everyday people display on social media, using hashtags like #coronaviruscooking and #coronavirusbaking. While I have been trying lots of new recipes, I’ve also been more conscious of…
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Heart Health: Balancing the Straight and Narrow
A friend shared recently that her cousin had a heart attack. Several months later, he was regularly hitting the drive-through at his favorite fast-food chain. “What could he be thinking?” she asked. I nodded as I listened. I understood all too well. When someone puts you on an austere diet and tells you that you…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 