A few years ago, back when regular exercise was actually a part of my day-to-day existence, JR and I liked to hike. We would travel to Vermont and hike. No trip to Vermont was complete without a hike. On one visit, we even managed to get a hike in before a morning wedding. And, yes,… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Recipes
Pancetta, Asparagus, and Sundried Tomato Mayo Sandwich
I was going to call this sandwich the P.A.S.T., or even the B.A.S.T., figuring that pancetta is a bacon, albeit Italian bacon, coming as it does from the pork belly, the same cut that provides us bacon. However, I don’t think either acronym is going to catch on quite as well as B.L.T. has. Then… Continue Reading
I think I’ll celebrate with ricotta forte
It feels good to be back. Comfortable. Like home. And to celebrate my return to the blog after a too-long two-week hiatus, I come bearing ricotta forte. A cheese unknown to me until yesterday. That’s right. Yesterday. This is a bit shocking, I have to say, for I am obsessed with cheese to the point… Continue Reading
Carrot Casserole
On Sunday, JR’s family and my family will gather at our house to celebrate Easter. Or, to be more forthright, to celebrate food and family, meaning no disrespect whatsoever to Christiandom. Though I suppose it is a bit pagan to worship Food, is it not? Not that I do, mind you. I’m just saying that… Continue Reading
Roasted Pork Belly
Cochon 555 was held last night in Boston to rave reviews. What, pray tell, isCochon 555, you may be asking? Wonderful, your curiosity, and I have an answer for you. It may take poetic license, this answer of mine, but please, do bear with me. Cochon 555 is an event that roams the countryside, searching… Continue Reading