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Miso Fried Eggs

Something really good happens when butter is mixed with miso. It’s a classic combo for sautéing fish and seafood dishes, especially scallops. So why not eggs?

The flavor of miso, light miso in this recipe, is very close to good soy sauce. No big surprise considering soy sauce is basically liquid miso (more or less) with a touch of caramel. Both are just different stages…

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Added by Kathy on March 11, 2013 at 1:30am — No Comments

Easy Roast Duck

I am not going to lie and say roasting a duck is as easy as roasting a chicken. It isn’t quite as easy as that, but it’s not rocket science,either. To begin with, I do an overnight dry brining, just as I do with a whole chicken. Opinions vary about brining duck, but I find  an overnight rest in a dry seasoning…

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Added by Kathy on February 25, 2013 at 11:38pm — No Comments

How to Eat Well on a Budget

Golden Rule #1: Clean and organize your fridge and cupboards; then stock up on the essentials.

In order to know what you really need, your kitchen needs to be clean and organized. A good trick to follow in the fridge is to keep fresh and perishable items at eye level. Stock your pantry with non-perishables and you…

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Added by Cat on January 25, 2013 at 6:30pm — No Comments

10 Foods for Brain Fuel

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Added by Cat on December 7, 2012 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Paleo Diet: Is it right for you?

Paleo = The Way of the Hunter-Gatherer – Type O Blood

The Paleo lifestyle is very popular right now – and like many other successful diets it is due in great part because such a large demographic of the world population can benefit from it. Let’s explore this in a little…

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Added by Cat on October 22, 2012 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Superfood: Spelt - Infographic and Recipe

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Added by Cat on October 12, 2012 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Autumn's Apple Harvest: Apple Cinnamon Cake

 
I love fall's crisp cool nights, sweater weather & endless cups of tea. Along our property we collect crates of…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on October 12, 2012 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Brussels Sprouts - Superfood - with easy recipe

The superfood Brussels sprouts falls in the cruciferous family. “Baby cabbages” as your Mom may have called them (in order to get you to eat them) contain excellent sources of vitamins A, C, E, K, B6, folate, iron, manganese, potassium and dietary fibre. They are also an…

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Added by Cat on September 28, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments

An Italian Polenta Feast

You know it's fall when you smell polenta in Piobbico! 
The Annual Polenta Feast (sagra) in Piobbico has become a rite of autumn - the first weekend of September we gather…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on September 23, 2012 at 12:58pm — No Comments

Curried Apple Pumpkin Soup

Fall’s first cool breeze, and leaves that float lazily to the ground. These are the first signs of a season’s change, and with that a craving for the basic comfort of soup.

This soup is like a perfect fall vitamin – full of the good stuff to help prepare your body for the coming cold. It is perfect for a…

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Added by Cat on September 22, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Gourmet 3-Night Holiday, Autumn in Italy {Mushroom Hunting & Cooking Class}

 Crisp cool nights with the fireplace ablaze in a 300 year old stone farmhouse, trees colored red & burnt orange, fresh pressed olive oil & hearty vegetables from the…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on September 20, 2012 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Seasonal Eating - Fall Edition



The body naturally craves different foods during the seasons and these food choices will protect us from the effects of seasonal changes. Cooking methods also play an important role in seasonal eating. We naturally crave hot soups in fall and early winter. Winter is a cold and dry season – soup is warm and moist. Eating cold, uncooked foods during fall and winter can put stress on the body; it…

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Added by Cat on September 17, 2012 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Tip for Being A Great Cook

Good cooking skills are something everyone should have, regardless of whether you are living alone or living in a large family unit. Cooking provides financial, social and nutritional benefits. Before trying to cook a complete eight-course meal for the entire family, learn the basics.

Here is a…

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Added by Malena Lin on September 2, 2012 at 2:48am — No Comments

The Healthiest Vegetables Nutrition Chart

Vegetables are your diet’s miracle workers. Here is a list we provide our patients which focuses on those with superior health benefits. We have indicated those which have a higher glycemic index and those which are nightshades which interfere with certain health conditions and blood types. Here is a pdf copy to download to take on your next grocery shopping…

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Added by Cat on August 26, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Oh How I've Missed Corn on the Cob...The Trials & Tribulations of Eating Corn in Italy

It's been five years since I've eaten an ear of corn....

Corn on the cob is generally not eaten in Italy, at least not in our area. Corn is strictly considered food for pigs unless…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on August 21, 2012 at 4:39pm — 1 Comment

Mouthwatering Roasted Tomato & Bread Soup {Pappa al Pomodoro}

Make your kitchen smell outright divine with this Tuscan-based slow roasted tomato bread soup, Pappa al Pomodoro. Home-grown tomatoes, in-season, peasant cooking (using stale bread)- a perfect example of Slow Food. Our tomato plants are thriving in this long warm summer in Italy, the colors deepening & the flavors intensifying as the days go by. Originating in Tuscany (about an hour away) we can't resist sharing this mouthwatering recipe at our farmhouse using…

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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on August 21, 2012 at 4:37pm — No Comments

Video Recipe: Lunch {Pranzo} in 90 Seconds

In our first attempt at 'film making' with our Nikon we thought we'd start simple: lunch.
Here's our 90 second recipe of a simple farmer's lunch of fresh picked tomatoes, aged sheep's milk cheese & olive oil on good crusty bread filmed in the kitchen of our farmhouse in Le Marche, Italy. As Jason prepared our pranzo, I shot this rough video & we edited as we ate.  …
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on August 11, 2012 at 3:56pm — No Comments

In Season: Heirloom Tomatoes with 5 Tasty Tomato Recipes



...And so it begins, the big tomato harvest! 
We literally can pick kilos of…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on August 10, 2012 at 4:16pm — 1 Comment

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