Every farmhouse family has a story. I find the energy, dedication and knowledge contained on a farm fascinating. Within their borders there’s a farm-to-table cook, an engineer, builder, animal caretaker, horticulture expert, soil scientist, weather ...
Archives for December 2017
Baci di Dama – Italian Hazelnut Cookies
What is better than a classic Italian cookie! One that is made with hazelnuts and chocolate. Baci di dama translates to Lady's Kisses. Cookies that appear to have lips getting ready to blow a kiss. It works for me but I desire a lot of kisses with a ...
Pear-Amisu Italian Dessert
This is a very popular recipe from Alla Madonna del Piatto. Our favorite farmhouse in Umbria where owner and chef, Letizia Mattiacci, offers cooking classes. Pear-Amisu is a tiramisu with pears, wine syrup and lots of spices. A delicious Italian ...
Off-Season Chicken Poop Fertilizer
Ten years ago I never imagined being excited about chicken manure. Being from Chicago, feces of any sort was never a thought except for the daily cat litter cleaning and bagging dog droppings. Now my perspective and appreciation has ...
Favorite Cookbooks for Gifts
I have a confession to make. I am a cookbook junkie. With over a few hundred books in my library, one might believe I am obsessed. My collection began over 3 decades ago. And yes, in case you're wondering, I've read and used each book but not always ...