I love artichokes. As a kid my mom boiled them and then we dipped the end of the leaves in butter. The heart was the reward for our hard work. This spring has been about artichokes. Last week a few blogger friends and I went to Baroda Farms in Lompoc to see the thistles up close. Here's the video in case you missed it. Last year about this time I was in Rome where … [Read more...]
Artichokes: Field Trip to Baroda Farms
Artichokes, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways--sangria, fiesole and green globe. The only thing better than eating artichokes is going to an artichoke farm and then eating them. A few weeks ago I asked Oakley from Frieda's Produce if she knew of an artichoke farm that I and a few of my fellow bloggers could visit. Doing what Oakley does best she arranged for a … [Read more...]
Jicama Crackers
These days it's important to have an easy non-gluten, vegan alternative to a cracker. Ladies and gentlemen the jicama cracker. These all vegan, non-gluten crackers will become your go to alternative. They are a wonderful base for a dab of guacamole or a bit of mango salsa or anything you want to throw on top of them. The great thing about these jicama crackers is that they … [Read more...]
Rome Tour Day Two
Rome Tour Day Two Day two of Rome begins with an Interview of Katie Parla, the premiere specialist on Roman food and drink. See part one here and part two here. After an insightful fun interview, we set out to test Ms. Parla's standards in restaurant picks and pans. We go to Dar Poeta one of the pizza restaurants that is recommended by our AirBnB host, Serious Eats, … [Read more...]
Rome: Day One
Day One of Five in Rome Day One--Arrive jet lagged in Rome and head to Trastevere, our home away from home for the next five days. The apartment is small but wonderful. Walk over the Punte Sisto to the heart of Rome. Walk to Piazza Campo De Fiori to have lunch. Piazza Campo De Fiori was once the site of public executions, in fact a statue one of the victims Giordano Bruno … [Read more...]
