Monthly Archives: February 2014

Loving the Leftovers – Artichoke Omelette (Frittata di Carciofi)

Posted on February 26, 2014 by myhomefoodthatsamore

It’s not unusual to have leftover artichokes at this time of year in Italy … and whilst they are good to eat the following day at room temperature, it is equally tempting to muddle them up with some eggs in … Continue reading →

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Loving the Leftovers – Kale Fritters and Meatballs made with Boiled Meat (Riclico con Cavolacci Fritti e Polpette di Bollito)

Posted on February 26, 2014 by myhomefoodthatsamore

I would hate to cast aspersion on the Ayurvedic approach to eating which puts such a premium on freshness that it literally abhors and shuns the very notion of re-heating any food, on the grounds that such food will have … Continue reading →

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The Frying of a Christmas-Tree Floret – Broccolo Romano Fritto

Posted on February 24, 2014 by myhomefoodthatsamore

Now then … this is a broccolo romano … Roman broccoli.  Is it just me .. or does it somehow resemble a Christmas tree? This is what it looks like from underneath … very sturdy. You can see how the … Continue reading →

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Going Tuscan for St Valentine’s – Peposo, Cannellini and Spinach

Posted on February 13, 2014 by myhomefoodthatsamore

Slow cooking can be very sexy.  Recipes that take a long time to cook and are thus ‘unfussy’ (i.e. do not require constant supervision), present an unassailable advantage:  they leave you plenty of time to pamper yourself and get ready … Continue reading →

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The Saucy Potato – Patata Schiacciata col Pomodoro

Posted on February 8, 2014 by myhomefoodthatsamore

Time was when I could stay up all night to finish a riveting read.  Not now.  I still think of reading in bed as a pleasurable way to end the day but all too often the new day has already … Continue reading →

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