Genoa, the capital of Liguria, is such a great place to eat that it even has its own strain of basil: the supremely aromatic Genovese.
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Facing an uncertain future with the promise of seeds
At the cusp of March and April in this pandemic year of 2020, it’s time to … Facing an uncertain future with the promise of seedsRead more
Summer travel picnic: pesto, chicken & corn
For the next couple of posts, we’ll been doing the reverse of “bringing the taste of … Summer travel picnic: pesto, chicken & cornRead more
Christo’s Floating Piers rise like Franciacorta bubbles
For 16 days in late June and early July, the artist Christo let art-lovers walk on … Christo’s Floating Piers rise like Franciacorta bubblesRead more
Black truffle pizza tricks
I got some of my best ideas about how to adapt truffles for home preparations from … Black truffle pizza tricksRead more
Top food with a view at Sophie’s, Dublin’s newest
When it comes to good eating in Dublin, the best choices at the moment seem to … Top food with a view at Sophie’s, Dublin’s newestRead more
Tomatoes meet their match in bacon & basil
Faced yet again with an abundance of tomatoes, we didn’t have to travel far for inspiration. … Tomatoes meet their match in bacon & basilRead more