Tired of the same old crackers and cheese or crudités plate with some creamy dipping sauce? Cannot remember the name or the complexity of that wonderful appetizer you had at your friend’s house?
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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).
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.