A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of competing in the San Giorgio Pasta Contest in Philadelphia. San Giorgio Pasta is celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the company by hosting a series of events to commemorate its longevity. From the … [Read more...]
A Taste of Sicily: Pasta Alla Norma
Eggplants are to Sicily what potatoes are to Ireland. Eggplants, or aubergines, are used in numerous dishes on the island. Whether fried, sautéed, baked, or grilled — each cooking method brings out a different quality in the fruit which, as a … [Read more...]
Easy Tomato and Ricota Tarts
I love picking tomatoes. I guess it’s because I’m always guaranteed a treasure hunt. As I examine each beautiful sphere and contemplate what goes in the basket, I say to myself — not quite ripe enough — almost ready — perfect! I try to … [Read more...]
How To Make Goat Cheese | How-To Tuesday!
Today we’re making goat cheese! Goat cheese, or as the French say it, chèvre, is a deliciously tangy addition to almost any dish, savory or sweet. Most cheeses require quite a bit of time to properly age, but a few of the softer varieties can be … [Read more...]
Quick Pickled Dilly Beans
Home canning to preserve food in jars can be intimidating. So today it’s refrigerator pickles to the rescue! It’s a quick and easy alternative when you want some instant gratification in the form of crispy and crunchy and dilly and green. Let’s … [Read more...]
How To Blanch Green Beans | How-To Tuesday!
Someone at work the other day asked me what the cooking term blanching is so I thought it might make a good start to How-To Tuesdays here on the ‘ol blog. Blanching is a simple cooking technique that helps to preserve the vibrant color and crisp … [Read more...]
Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: The MisterMartha.com Name Change
There are times when you have to make lemonade out of the sour lemons that get thrown your way. This is one of those times. Here’s the scoop: I thought that fancy letter I received from She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named was an invitation to brunch, but, … [Read more...]
The Blueberry Bramble Cocktail
Blueberries have long been a source of inspiration. In songs --- Blueberry Hill is a popular song published in 1940 best remembered for its 1950s rock n' roll version by Fats Domino. In movies --- Remember Willy Wonka and the Chocolate … [Read more...]
30 Minute Blueberry Crostata
Well, is it a crostata or a galette? I’ve been wondering about that lately and as it turns out they are one and the same. One Italian, the other French. Both delicious. Crostatas and galettes are free-form and rustic and can be sweet or savory. … [Read more...]
Blueberry Butter Cake with Pecan Streusel Topping
I admit it. I love desserts am a dessert freak. So when I make something that can be disguised as breakfast or a snack, it’s even better! The moist crumb in this Blueberry Butter Cake is as addictive as the buttery Pecan Streusel Topping. … [Read more...]
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