My travel companions and I had finally made it three quarters of the way around Sardinia, having started in Alghero on the northwest and choosing a counterclockwise route around the island. Our two-week trip would end on the north in Costa Smeralda but we had one more stop before reaching ... Read More
Homemade Pistachio Paste
Just in case you didn't know, pistachio paste is hard to find. Sure you can order it online (and it can cost you a pretty penny) but when you're determined to make something in the kitchen, having to wait days for a key ingredient to be delivered to your door just won't do. The best ... Read More
Risotto with Saffron, Seafood and Peas
I have always been a good eater. My mother never had to worry about me cleaning my plate when I was a child. Contrary to my youngest sister who had an aversion to cheese and whose favorite meal was a bowl of Froot Loops, I liked most everything...well, except vanilla ice cream. I didn't ... Read More
Sautéed Fresh Cranberry Beans with Sage and Garlic
Do you ever get stuck in a cooking rut where you go through a phase cooking the same dishes week in, week out? Or are you the perpetually adventurous type, always trying out a new recipe? During busy weeks I mindlessly speed shop through the market and walk out with the same staple items to ... Read More
Olive-Pancetta Rolls (No-Knead Method)(and Sardinia, Italy)
It was the last day of our two-week stay in Sardinia (Italy's second largest island, Sicily being number one). An early evening flight back to Dublin to stay with our travel companions/good friends for a few more days before heading back to the States allowed for one more leisurely ... Read More
Arugula Salad with Apricot-Mint Vinaigrette
Time flies when you're having fun... ...and also when you're just plain busy. Where have the days gone? There's been greater demand for my time at work recently, leaving not much motivation to work on a blog post in the evening. I've been squeezing in the bike rides and runs, too, so ... Read More
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