“The great white Pear tree Dropped with dew From leaves and blossom Under the heavens Of happy blue.” -Jean Ingelow The voluptuous and succulent pear. It’s that time of year when these curvy fruits begin to fill up baskets and bins at the local farm markets. Although their juicy sweetness…
I’m relying on my Italian-influenced roots for today’s Roasted Tomato and Bread Soup, Pappa al Pomodoro, which literally translates into “mush of tomato” in English. Though that translation does not sound quite as appetizing ;). This a fragrant and flavorful bread soup recipe with humble roots, but a prominent profile. Steeped…
Today’s Stone Fruit and Port Galette recipe symbolizes the seasonal transition when late summer succumbs, just a bit, to the approaching fall. It’s the unofficial end of summer. School starts next week, much to the chagrin of two certain children, the peach trees are bearing less fruit, and we’ve spied…
There’s always room at my summer table for Jersey tomatoes. Today I’m sharing a family favorite tomato recipe loaded with shallots and quality extra virgin olive oil for a seasonal recipe that’s so incredibly simple to prepare. This dish serves as the perfect no-fuss side to our favorite meals, and…
This part of New Jersey is home to one of the best fishmongers in the state. I’m thinking local blue claw crabs, snapper fish, clams and mussels. Seeing as though we have access to quality farm markets and butchers, I’m also thinking sweet corn, potatoes and sausage. To complete this…