It’s grape leaf season in Arizona. Our back yard is FULL of tender fresh grape leaves that are ready to be picked. I learned early how to harvest grape leaves in Minnesota where I grew up. Each year I remember going with my mother to gather grape leaves down by the lakes in Minneapolis. Many […]
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3-4 medium sized tomatoes (heirloom for a more beautiful plate) 1 loaf of crusty bread 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for frying + 1 tablespoon for the tomatoes ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar 2-4 sprigs of fresh basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper First, pour yourself a glass of wine. I would recommend a
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When visiting Spain you can count on pork and potatoes- or jamon & patatas bravas as they are better known. These cubed sized bites are just crispy and soft enough to make you feel like you’re eating fried food when you are not. The more traditional recipe involves first boiling the potatoes and then frying them in
It’s almost Easter time and in our home that means Polish Easter traditions. The tradition of a Polish Easter comes from my husband’s side of the family. His 91 year old grandfather, Gene, who is still living, celebrates his family legacy through our Easter meal. His parents both immigrated from Poland and brought with them
