Cook book
The flavors of Italy
The tastes of Sicily are as bold as the colors of Sicily - the fiery reds of tomato undertones or the peperocini, the hot red pepper that Sicilians prefer to black peppercorns. Memories of the Moors still live in the air conjuring up golden raisins and pine nuts, in fact a seed harvested from the large cones. The yolks are bright saffron brought from ancient Greece, sour lemons dancing on… Continue Reading
Cook book
Properly Store Your Holiday Cookies to Protect the Flavors
The first year of my marriage, my parents flew from Long Island, New York to Minneapolis, Minnesota for Christmas. They arrived at piles of snow and biting wind chills. Still, my parents enjoyed their visit, the town, and the unusual Minnesota activities, like ice fishing. But they didn't like my Christmas cookies. I prepared a variety of treats in preparation for their visit. After dinner, I brought a plate of… Continue Reading
