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Porcini Squash Soup with White Truffle Oil

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

As rhubarb and strawberries make their springtime debut on blogs across the Northern Hemisphere, I know that my Porcini Squash Soup does not sound very timely…but I promise you there is good reason for this soup to appear on my blog.  Firstly, this soup is delicious!  It is rich, creamy and hearty, and makes me […]

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Peanut Butter Cookies – Gluten Free

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

This week I visited Chimayo, NM for the first time. It is a short ride from Santa Fe and is a famous pilgrimage site in the area. I have been wanting to visit it for quite a while as I have heard wonderful things about it, but usually my drives north are to visit Ojo […]

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Santa Fe Farmers Market

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Fall at the Santa Fe Farmers Market is definitely a time of abundance. The smell of roasting chiles wafting from every corner, the first of the apples popping up from local farms, and the last of the gorgeous heirloom tomatoes of the season. The rich bouquets of dahlias and cosmos are reminders of the beautiful […]

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Fig + Hazelnut + Chocolate = Cookies

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

My favorite gelateria in Florence is Gelateria La Carraia for two reasons. Reason #1 They are the best bang for the buck (euro).  You see, I lived in Florence before and after the euro came into creation.  Before the euro, the smallest gelato cost 1,000 lira in most gelaterie.  That was about 50 cents (American).  […]

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La Fierucola

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

La Fierucola and La Fierucolina occur once per month (respectively) in the city of Florence. These markets are like a festival for organic foods, baked goods, fair trade products and artisanal creations. Visiting this market was always one of the highlights of the month for me when I lived in Florence, and every time I return, visiting La Fierucola is a top priority.

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Tuscan Olive Oil – Olio Nuovo

Monday, November 29th, 2010

I freely admit it… I am addicted to olive oil.  I have always enjoyed it, and while others have their addiction to butter (which I am sorry to say I don’t understand) my love affair is with olive oil.  After living in Italy for 5 years, who could blame me?  Some people love the Bistecca […]

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La Fierucola a Firenze

Monday, October 5th, 2009

One of my favorite “foodie” pastimes in Florence is the Fierucola.  This is the organic market that comes to Florence 2 times a month in different parts of the city displaying the splendors of the Tuscan hillsides.  It features both artisan crafts, as well as organic produce, oils, jams, wines, and baked goods, and is […]

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Istanbul Street Markets

Monday, September 28th, 2009

So many delicious treats can be purchased on the streets of Istanbul.  Fresh nuts of all kinds, fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, local breads, and even fresh squeezed pomegranate juice.  It all adds to the colors and vibrancy of the magical city of Istanbul.

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Istanbul Spice Bazaar

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

As some of you know, I have been traveling for the past 2 weeks.  I have been missing my kitchen adventures, but have definitely reaped the benefits of trying new foods abroad!  Istanbul was by far a foodie feast, and the whole time I was there I was looking forward to sharing some of the […]

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