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eggs nested in leafy green vegetables / uova in nidi di verdura

simple, rustic and richly good Restarting where I left off. In a recent post I shared the recipe for Cranberry Beans with Rhubarb1. Here I will talk about the leafy greens you saw in that post's photos. a deeply flavored dish, though maybe not photogenic (tablecloth by La FABBRICA del LINO) The current Cook the Books selection, The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo by F. G. Haghenbeck, made me think a lot about what we need/want to know about an artist's life. In this case it is actually two artists: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. My encounter with the work of... Read more →

Announcing: Novel Food #28

I debated whether to host another edition of Novel Food, the culinary/literary event with a long history, going back to the fall of 2007. Food blogging is so different now from those days when events were virtual parties where we got to know other bloggers. I have a deep attachment to Novel Food: I read a lot and cook a lot and although many things in my life have changed in these nine years, those two pillars still stand. So, here I am announcing another edition of Novel Food, a little voyage of literary discovery and also a delightful banquet made... Read more →

slow-roasted heirloom tomato gazpacho / gazpacho di pomodori semisecchi al forno

bright colors and flavors (napkin by La FABBRICA del LINO) A soup lover like me1 was excited to get a copy of Soup Swap: Comforting Recipes to Make and Share2 the new cookbook by Kathy Gunst3, Resident Chef for NPR's "Here and Now." If the idea of hosting or attending a Soup Swap Party sounds appealing is because it is: the book provides suggestions and tips for a successful event. Rest assured, though: you don't need to be planning a party to enjoy the book. Its recipes are dedicated to soup lovers of all sizes and flavors: they include vegetarian, vegan,... Read more →