One of the produce stars of summer eating is a sweet and perfectly ripe tomato. Harvest time for tomatoes is generally from the third week in July until the frost takes over in the fall (usually late September to early October).
Author Archives: Chef Crusco
We all know that fresh vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that can protect us against many health problems. However, it’s not the only reason you should eat more vegetables.
We have all seen and tasted the basic vinaigrettes you can choose for your salad at regular retaurants. You all know the list: Caesar, Ranch, Thousand island, Italian, & Blue cheese, blah blah blah… It seems so limited and boring after a while.
Saying goodbye to the eternal city of Rome was somewhat depressing but as soon as I arrived at the Termini train station my mind switched to what I had been waiting for my entire trip – the opportunity to cook and learn about authentic Italian food from an Italian grandmother.
As hurricane Gustav just finished its destructive path through Louisiana, my trip to New Orleans several weeks ago was up in the air. Once we received the green light though, I was on my way with about ten of my friends to enjoy “The Big Easy.”