U Fragnu | Venzolasca, Corsica
In the evening, Sharon took us up into the hillside just outside of Bastia to wander through the ancient stairwells of Vescovato before dinner. The village 300-400 years old, but still a… Read More
Minestrone at Buvette | New York
It’s blasphemy to return to New York City to only repeat a dish. But the minestrone soup I found at Buvette in the West Village is a magnet. Every once in a… Read More
Summer Garden: Blushing
Countdown until the perfect ruby red becomes full and vibrant...… Read More
Summer Garden: Epic Growth
It’s been exactly two months since my last garden check in. As you can see, these babies are THRIVING like crazy. I’ve already enjoyed the Calabrese broccoli (steamed and topped with a… Read More
Summer Garden: Transplanting
My favorite movie as a kid was The Secret Garden, and I always imagined I could be Mary with the secret key, walking among delicate vines and an abundance of flowers...… Read More
Winter Minestrone
I followed all caramelizing protocol and it became a bubbling, savory pot that blankets all chills and rids any thoughts of misery.… Read More
Garden Project: Thinning Seedlings
It’s been about 4 weeks since I started my little seeds. After one week, their petite leaves popped up from their snug mossy havens, and I could barely distinguish the different varieties… Read More
Garden Project: Sprouting Seeds
Stocking up on Seeds While tuned into the Cooking Channel one day, I heard the story of the Sustainable Seed Co. Based about 45 miles outside of San Francisco, their philosophy is… Read More
Garden Project: Building a Raised Bed
Up until now I’ve been growing my herbs and veggies in pots, and they’ve done really well. But I have a dozen different seeds in the works and would like to upgrade… Read More
Garden Project: From the Beginning
So here we go, Spring. I’m ready for you. I’ve researched your temperaments, I’ve plotted my approach. I’ve scheduled my time to fit yours but how I will take full advantage of… Read More
