I hasten to make clear that the question was posed inthe most pleasant and respectful way– indeed, the asker explained to our mutual friend that she liked my writing a great deal, and was genuinely interested in my position but didn’t know how to ask me herself without seeming confrontatio...
When smoking nuts it is best to use ones that are raw. The natural oils in raw almonds help to flavor the nuts and to keep them from drying out too quickly during the smoking process. If you have trouble digesting nuts, you can soak them overnight, as described in the section titled ...
ROSEMARY – GROW THEM WELL Rosemary plants are one of the easiest herbs to grow once we understood what they need. As a novice gardener in 2015, I could not say the same as I was a serial killer of rosemary plants bought from nurseries, even though I followed their instructions of care...
ROSEMARY – GROW THEM WELL Rosemary plants are one of the easiest herbs to grow once we understood what they need. As a novice gardener in 2015, I could not say the same as I was a serial killer of rosemary plants bought from nurseries, even though I followed their instructions of care...
Arkasha Stevenson must have studied films by Italian horror director Dario Argento, the devilish late 1960s horror classic Rosemary’s Baby, or both. There is a gothic look and the film was shot on location in Rome providing authenticity. What better backdrop than the city the Roman Catholic...
1 sprig rosemary Salt and freshly ground black pepper grated Parmesan, to serve Heat oil & add celery, carrot, onion, garlic and some sea salt, sauté until soft. Add a good big knob of butter & a little more oil, turn up the heat and – gradually, in batches – sauté the fresh ...
You want your salad to have some of each of the five main tastes- sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and bitter. (Sorry Mom; yes, I did say bitterandspicy!) Texture: Your salad should ideally have as many of these as possible- soft, crunchy/chewy, creamy/smooth, wet/watery, and leafy. ...
It was easy to get lost along the garden paths and ask Pierre Magnani about his crops or to fall into conversation with Anne Magnani as she poured a liqueur made from herbs on the farm and stirred it with a rosemary sprig. But our goal for the day was to make lunch together as a gr...
Not only will the sugar lend sweetness, it will also cause the bell peppers and onions to break down a bit and become more jammy in texture. Mediterranean Moment: If you’re looking for a sunny Greek flare, swap out the Italian seasoning for greek spices and the basil with oregano. Then...
Slather mustard all over the underside of the pork belly, then sprinkle the spice mix on top of the mustard layer, making sure it’s evenly coated. Poke some of the spice and mustard mix into the knife holes to let some of it seep into the meat. ...