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I have spent enough time in Italy to know that dishes are very regional. For example, Bolognese sauce is ONLY available in Bologna. If you make a very similar sauce, up the road in Modena, it is called ragu. (If you missed it you can check out my stories about our time in Bologna, Modena, Cooking in Modena and Rimini). […]
Midwestern Caviar Growing up in South Dakota, I never had real caviar. For me, that was something that was told about in books from far away places. Maybe it would be served at very fancy parties in big cities. Midwesterners like their mustard. A large portion of the population can trace their roots back to […]
Roasting Cruciferous Vegetables There is something so lovely about roasting veggies like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and of course, cauliflower. I love roasting a whole head of cauliflower. A whole roasted head of cauliflower makes the meal feel extra special. When the TV show, The Chew, was still on ABC, Clinton Kelly prepared a beautiful […]
A lot of people only think of salad as being veggies. Maybe throwing some cheese on top. The traditional panzanella salad from Italy uses stale bread combined with tomatoes and onions. While that is a lovely dish, this version is more of a meal. This salad was first introduced to me by my friend Jenna. […]
I love the combo of sweet and heat There is something about mixing tequila with a little muddled fruit, lime juice and a jalapeno that makes for the perfect drink. When my friend Stephanie, known on Instagram as Contained_Creations, invited me to start a new live series with her, I jumped at the chance. We […]