You say tomato….I say tomahhhto. I picked my first red, ripe perfect tomato of the year from my lonely but beautiful potted tomato plant. I love that smell of a fresh tomato. So sweet, so earthy, so summery. Since my garden is a bit limited I anxiously look forward to what treasures I will find [...] [...more]
I’ve heard about some, shall we say, challenging food choices in my day, but what I saw on Boing Boing yesterday was enough to make me dry heave. You think I’m exaggerating? Get a load of this: Casu marzu is an illegal Sardinian cheese that is infested with live maggots. The kicker? [...] [...more]
Cheese. When in doubt, serve cheese. Sure, shelling out extra cash for good quality, artisanal cheese may put a little strain on your holiday budget. The extra dollars spent will make all the difference and take your cheese board from boring appetizer to possible centerpiece. Use a cheese board appetizer to showcase local and handcrafted [...] [...more]
