Cooking The Mediterranean Countries-Italy

The Mediterranean countries utilize many of the same ingredients but each country has a unique way of creating recipes with those same ingredients. So far in this series, I have written about Mediterranean cuisine in general and in the countries of Portugal, Spain and France. This series continues with the country of Italy. The Mediterranean […] … Continue reading Cooking The Mediterranean Countries-Italy

What Is In Season In July — jovina cooks

July is a month when everything seems to be in season. Even our young fig tree that we planted in April is producing some figs. Here is a photo of our very first fig. You will have to wait a bit until I can show you what I can make with them, My CSA share […] … Continue reading What Is In Season In July — jovina cooks

Breakfast Time

Do you get in a rut and eat the same things for breakfast most days? Time for a change. Below are some ideas to add interest to your breakfast meals. Wonderful fresh fruit is now becoming available in the markets, so don’t forget to make a fresh fruit salad to go with these dishes. Jumbo […] … Continue reading Breakfast Time

LEARN A TRADITIONAL SKILL AT THE CROSSHATCH SKILL SWAP

The not so elusive Sourdough loaves, photo by Dan Bruell Hey folks, let me tell you about a cool thing that I’m involved with, the second annual Crosshatch Skill Swap at Earthwork Farm on Saturday, June 3rd. It’s a full day of hands-on workshops, followed by a dinner and live music. It takes place at … Continue reading LEARN A TRADITIONAL SKILL AT THE CROSSHATCH SKILL SWAP

Mother’s Day Dinner

Happy Mother’s Day To All. Appetizer Sliced Tomatoes, Burrata Cheese, Olives, Basil and Italian Breadsticks Entrée Chicken Pasta Primavera Ingredients For the Chicken 2 to 2 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts 1 medium onion, cut into quarters 1 small lemon, sliced 1 carrot, cut into quarters 2 ribs celery, cut into quarters 2 large […] … Continue reading Mother’s Day Dinner