Quinoa pronounced keen waa. Keen Waaahat? Italian Quinoa behaves like an oxymoron. A seed often called a super-grain— this is one seed with a mistaken identity. A seed—that looks like a grain, cooks like a grain, tastes like a grain, gluten free and full of fiber and rich in protein? The World Health Organization has … Continue reading
Is it the groceries, the garden or the beach? Which one gets my attention today? Do you think I’m going to let the groceries get me— never? But the garden? The garden keeps me from the beach. Each morning I peruse the yard picking up stray papers, sticks, mini-branches from critters frolicking the night before—and … Continue reading
1st Annual Rib Throw Down Contest The invitation from Nancy and John announced the Rib Throw Down with an entry form and rules: • All cooking teams consist of one head cook and as many assistants as the chief cook decides. • Meat shall be prepared in advance; there will no cooking on the premises. … Continue reading
Italian Handful 