by Foodie Pat | Jan 28, 2017 | Delicious Destinations, On the Road
Venice is a small town, with great shopping, including free accessible parking, many restaurants with in/outdoor seating, and an authentic French bakery. You gotta love the Alligator-shaped Baguette from Croissant & Co.
by Foodie Pat | Oct 30, 2016 | On the Road, Veggie Recipes
Stem or Blooming Broccoli is sweet and tender, fairly new in the grower repertoire as seeds are just being developed. Looks like Broccoli Rabe but oh so not bitter and still the lovely plate look. Pan roast in small amount of oil until just beginning to brown; hit...
by Foodie Pat | Oct 18, 2016 | Delicious Destinations, On the Road
Escarole is the “greens” of choice for most Beans and Greens. Grown/harvested in the fall there is less bitterness in the leaves. Of course, add lots of garlic and your choice of beans. YUM!
by Foodie Pat | Sep 19, 2016 | Delicious Destinations, On the Road
Highly recommend the Black Beans and Rice with hot and crusty Cuban Bread. If they are not busy, a family member will show you all 12 dining rooms.
by Foodie Pat | Aug 24, 2016 | In a New York Minute, On the Road
Lovely grocery store display calls “try something new with Celery”. Cook and serve as an app—Celery Jewels as a crostini topping under a dollop of mascarpone. 1 pound celery, diced into tiny cubes, ¼” or tiny as in pickle relish or about 3 cups ½ cup sugar...
by Foodie Pat | Aug 6, 2016 | On the Road
No worries about mowing grass here for these thoughtful, busy retirees. Note the “volunteer” sunflowers attracting bees to pollinate. Found borage and lavender for the same reason. Nella was bonkers for Borlotti Italian beans (“perfect for pasta e...
