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Penelope Tsaldari requests your help to VOTE for ServeMeWell in the Staples Small Biz PUSH Competition

My, Gabriella and I have entered the Staples Small Business Push Competition.  A daily vote till 12 March would give us a good chance of winning.  

Please vote for Serve Me Well.  You need to 'Like" then drill down to the Gallery and click 'newest'.  Our video is wedged in right there waiting for…

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Added by P. Tsaldari on March 6, 2012 at 6:07am — No Comments

Perfect Sunday Side Dish: Braised Fennel with White Wine

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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on February 26, 2012 at 4:55pm — No Comments

Decadent Lasagna Bianco with Porcini & Sausage



During the snow storm of the century in Central Italy, I can't think of a better way to warm up than devouring a plate of rich & creamy pasta with a good bottle of red after a day of shoveling the drive. Perfect for a…

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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on February 15, 2012 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Superfoods: Quinoa (includes a recipe!)

Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) is one of the most bland looking, yet most talked about superfoods of the past 2 years. This is due to both its versatility in cooking and the fact that it is a gluten-free grain. It you suffer from celiac disease, consider adding this to your nutrition regime.…

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Added by Cat on February 9, 2012 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Superfoods: Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is fermented and pickled cabbage that is quite popular as a condiment to hot dogs, sausage, corn beef, and other meat dishes. Sauerkraut is made by a process of pickling called lacto-fermentation and if properly made and air-sealed does not require refrigeration until once opened. The German method of making…

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Added by Cat on February 4, 2012 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Learn to Cook with Spring's Wild Edibles in Italy

Foraging for wild radicchio under the Castle of the Sheep…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on January 18, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Superfoods: Organic Rasberries

Raspberries are low in calories and saturated fats, but a rich source of dietary fibre and anti-oxidants.



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Added by Cat on January 27, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Unearthing A Culinary Rariety: Cheese from a Pit with Vittorio Beltrami, Le Marche

 The Italian Einstein of cheese, Vittorio Beltrami, recognized as one of the best, most well-respected & charismatic cheese makers from the Marche region graciously invited us to a special event, centuries old, at the Beltrami oil mill in…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on January 23, 2012 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Home Cured Meat: 100+lbs of Sausages Hanging from the Rafters

It's our fourth year making homemade sausages, salami, lonzo & prosciutto, slowly curing the meats over the winter from the rafters of our farmhouse in Italy. Read stories from past…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on January 22, 2012 at 9:14am — No Comments

Italian Sloe Liquor: A Recipe for a Rare & Exquisite Digestivo (After Dinner Drink)

Our woods are filled with plump deep blue sloe (blackthorn) berries, prugnole (or in local dialect brugnole). With stained sticky fingers, I gather them just in the nick of time during the late fall, waiting for…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on January 18, 2012 at 12:42pm — No Comments

Chex® Party Mix Partners with Ted Allen to Introduce Chex Party Mix-Changes, a Fun Update on Holiday Party Traditions

Chex® Party Mix has partnered with Food Network star, Ted Allen, to help party hosts put a modern spin on the traditional holiday cookie exchange by creating this season’s easiest way to get ready for the holidays while getting together with friends or family: the…

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Added by Crystal T on January 3, 2012 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Lavender Love: Rosemary Cake with Lavender Glaze

As part of my lavender craze this year - I became addicted to this simple yogurt cake with rosemary…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on December 27, 2011 at 7:37pm — 1 Comment

A Christmas Gift to start the New Year off Right!

We are embarking on a little break for the next couple of weeks. We hope you take this time to relax, be happy, and think ahead on what will make 2012 your best year ever. All of these little things add up to pay big dividends to your overall life…

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Added by Cat on December 22, 2011 at 11:00am — No Comments

To Buy or Not to Buy Organic....

There is a steep reality to the availability and affordability of what one can eat organic. Here is a quick little cheat-list that we give all our patients and clients. A great rule of thumb is to plan out your meals first and try to incorporate organic if possible and when necessary.

12 Most Contaminated – Buy These Organic

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Added by Cat on December 19, 2011 at 6:30pm — No Comments

The New Pantry Essentials

Every kitchen needs to be well-stocked to be able to handle a variety of last minute cooking decisions, and in particular everyone’s evolving nutrition needs. The problem is most people do not take the time to set this up – and end up spending a lot more than they need and then having things that simply go to waste.…

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Added by Cat on December 9, 2011 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Irresistable Baked Gluten & Nut Free Onion Rings

There are a lot of recipes for baked onion rings, but most are still quite unhealthy due to the “breading” component. The best ones I have come across actually use almond meal. We like pumpkin instead as it is both gluten and nut-free, and also a good protein…

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Added by Cat on December 7, 2011 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Eating your greens, never tasted so good: Savory Chard & Prosciutto Tart

Eating your greens, never tasted so good: Savory Chard & Prosciutto Tart
 
Nutrient rich swiss chard goes by many names (bietola in…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on December 2, 2011 at 9:30am — 6 Comments

Not just a grilled ham and cheese

Grilled 4 Cheese + Ham!

http://www.somethingaboutsonoma.com/blog/2011/12/photo-of-the-day-not-a-grilled-ham-cheese/

This is not just a grilled cheese sandwich.…

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Added by SomethingAboutSonoma on December 2, 2011 at 3:44am — No Comments

Easy Oat and Protein Muffins

Everyone should have a simple base muffin recipe in their arsenal – this is a good one. The use of a high quality protein flour mix goes a long way to ensuring breakfast fuels you through to lunch and keeps you focused and tuned in to whatever you are up to. Add what you like into the mixture – just try and make it…

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Added by Cat on November 30, 2011 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Irresistibly Sweet: Pear & Pine Nut Salad with Honey Vinaigrette



Rosy cheeked, angelica pears, native to the Metauro Valley are found in the markets throughout autumn in our area of Le Marche. One of my favorite ways to use these sweet small pears is tossing them with pine nuts,…
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Added by La Tavola Marche ~eat drink Itay on November 28, 2011 at 9:30am — No Comments

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