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Musings on food from the Vermont kitchen of a painter and writer.

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Recent Posts Tagged With 'Siracusa'

Mar 24

Making Do – Yankee Ingenuity in the Kitchen

Charles and I have been in Sicily for nearly a month and we continue to discover new corners to explore in the winding lanes of Ortigia. I shop daily in the open-air market and my feelings about it have changed. Initially it was inspiring and fun to (read full article)

market, musings, Ortigia, Sicily, Siracusa, tools, travel

Mar 24

Making Do – Yankee Ingenuity in the Kitchen

Charles and I have been in Sicily for nearly a month and we continue to discover new corners to explore in the winding lanes of Ortigia. I shop daily in the open-air market and my feelings about it have changed. Initially it was inspiring and fun to (read full article)

market, musings, Ortigia, Sicily, Siracusa, tools, travel

Mar 19

Carota – Carrot in Italy #3 – Roasted Carrot Appetizer & Competition

We had been invited to a gathering on Sunday afternoon and I roasted the last of the carrots as a base for a hearty carrot spread I took to share. I haven’t figured out what to call it but it was delicious. Here’s how I did it: Roasted Carrots ( (read full article)

Appetizer, carrots, mint, Ortigia, party, pine nuts, ricotta cheese, salad, savory, Sicily

Mar 18

Carota – Carrot in Italy #2 – Tomato Carrot Soup

Although it has been sunny and warm, Saturday was a cold rainy day and the sea was white with rolling waves. I got wet and cold on a short walk and wanted something to eat, something warm and comforting. Soup! I had carrots and tomatoes so I made t (read full article)

Appetizer, Carrot, Italy, Main Dish, Ortigia, savory, Sicily, Side Dish, Siracusa, Soup

Feb 26

Mouth Watering Photos from Sicily

Here are a few images from my neighborhood in Siracusa. Sunrise from the kitchen window Yesterday, we walked around the corner and visited the Castello Maniace. The G – 8 Conference happened in the chamber of the castle under a black and whit (read full article)

Sicily, Siracusa, travel

Feb 26

Mouth Watering Photos from Sicily

Here are a few images from my neighborhood in Siracusa. Sunrise from the kitchen window Yesterday, we walked around the corner and visited the Castello Maniace. The G – 8 Conference happened in the chamber of the castle under a black and whit (read full article)

Sicily, Siracusa, travel

Feb 18

Market Lunch – Sicilian Style

Blood oranges, salami, carrots, olives, bread and cheese from the market made an easy lunch for a sunny day. On my mid-morning walk I bought a roasted artichoke at the panetterria/bakery near the duomo/cathedral. A simple dipping sauce of olive oil a (read full article)

blood orange, salad, savory, Siracusa, travel

Feb 18

Market Lunch – Sicilian Style

Blood oranges, salami, carrots, olives, bread and cheese from the market made an easy lunch for a sunny day. On my mid-morning walk I bought a roasted artichoke at the panetterria/bakery near the duomo/cathedral. A simple dipping sauce of olive oil a (read full article)

blood orange, salad, savory, Siracusa, travel

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