The first things that caught my attention when arriving in Puglia were all of the olive trees that surrounded the highways. I could not believe that I was seeing these gorgeous, fruit bearing trees in person. They have this look to them; they are short, stout and gangly with curvy branches jutting…
This morning after oversleeping slightly (I usually like to stick to a schedule) I got up and walked to the market in the town of Ugento. Every Saturday they host a market a few streets behind the castle where locals go to gather fish, cheese, salumi, produce, and olives for their midday meals. A young…
Lasagna can the best summer weekend meal without the need to turn on the oven. Pesto comes in all forms. It’s a formula of herbs or vegetable, nuts, cheese, and olive oil that you plug and play. I’ve omitted herbs here but I create a riff on what a pesto is to me. Inspired by…
Recipe this way As an after school snack in grade school, my grandmother used to bring over corn muffin tops for her and I to snack on. She loves them! We would toast and smear with butter. So so delicious, even right from the local grocers bakery. So while I believe that we should treat…
Nothing is more exciting than going to a pasta factory and taking away a goodie bag full of free artisanal pasta. Benedetto Cavalier pasta factory has been in business for one hundred years cranking pasta in a very special way. The machines, I think, are practically old fashion, running their current life of forty years. Lovely…
I thought it would be a smokey idea. Instead of standing over a hot flame in mid summers heat stirring your tomatoes every 10 minutes, why not go to the grill instead? Summer equals grilling and light fair. The last thing you want to eat in hot weather is something super rich and heavy. But!…
Recipe Here I am verrry excited about PowerHouse Productions social series called “Foodie Friday’s” We are thrilled to share the most delicious eats from our test kitchen or the best food spots we discover while on the road. Stay in the know of what to make for dinner each weekend or where you should plan…
I have this undying obsession with pasta. First and last meal I would like to eat everyday of the week. I had a crab-cake request and I couldn’t bring myself to leave it at that, so I turned it inside out. A pasta inspired by crab cakes is actually a great idea with notes of…
Nothing short of goodness right now. In all that’s happening, we surrender to the simplicities that bring us joy. Each Sunday night my family and I watch This Much is True on HBO to support my bro Johnny who was cast as an extra!! There’s always that to look forward to along with our post dinner…
Gooey Brownie Boats have made their way under the topic of friendship. My gals and I make plans surrounded by none other than the cookie skillets and chocolate lava cakes at local restaurants. We thrive off the little bits left on the plate. Who’s the one always to take the last bite? We want nothing…