I just returned from touring vineyards in the Morellino di Scansano DOCG district in southwest Tuscany, … Last taste of summer in TuscanyRead more
Tomato
Remembering Italy #4 — pasta with prosciutto & tomato
The last time I was in San Daniele del Friuli, I was traveling with the restaurateurs … Remembering Italy #4 — pasta with prosciutto & tomatoRead more
Cherry tomatoes and the Killer Tomato cocktail
The last tomatoes hanging in the garden are assorted cherry types–some Sweet 100s, some Sungolds, and … Cherry tomatoes and the Killer Tomato cocktailRead more
Tomato glut #3: Heirloom tomato and melon salad
Executive chef Jeff Van Geest of Mirodoro (see Tomato glut #2) also gave us a really … Tomato glut #3: Heirloom tomato and melon saladRead more
Tomato glut #2: Miradoro’s roasted heirloom tomatoes and pasta
One of the most deceptively simple tomato dishes we enjoyed in the Okanagan Valley was served … Tomato glut #2: Miradoro’s roasted heirloom tomatoes and pastaRead more
Tomato glut #1: Mission Hill’s cherry tomato salad
It’s that season of mixed emotions as the garden starts shutting down and we’re swamped in … Tomato glut #1: Mission Hill’s cherry tomato saladRead more
Bowties with tomato trimmings
We’re in the midst of the tomato and basil harvest–lots of Costoluto Genovese tomatoes and lots … Bowties with tomato trimmingsRead more
Cooking in Marrakech with Souk Cuisine
The Boston Globe recently published our abbreviated tale of taking a cooking class with the wonderful … Cooking in Marrakech with Souk CuisineRead more
Mountain View Grand’s tomato-cilantro cooler
Every cook has a different way to cope with the end of tomato season. In June, … Mountain View Grand’s tomato-cilantro coolerRead more
Buried in tomatoes? It’s time for tomato jam on burgers
When we were working earlier this summer on a New England burger roundup for the Boston … Buried in tomatoes? It’s time for tomato jam on burgersRead more