Guest Blog Written By: Jenny Arena from Fables and Focaccia The Fab Fava The fava bean, a legume that here in North America, is often overlooked and underestimated. While Hannibal Lector gave the broad bean 15 minutes of fame when he uttered those now infamous words in Silence of the Lambs, fava beans should be regarded as much more than a side dish to a cannibal’s meal. Fava beans, are ... Read the Post
Tasty Tuesdays ~ The Fab Fava
Tasty Tuesdays ~ Pounding out the Pestobilities
Guest Blog Written By: Jenny Arena from Fables and Focaccia Tasty Tuesdays ~ Pounding out the Pestobilities A garden full of glorious greens inspires many delectable thoughts during summer months. Scallions and scapes sautéed as a savory bed for fried eggs; zucchini grated into summer’s favorite bread, spicy green chilies adding heat to a plate of pasta; and fragrant basil leaves pounded ... Read the Post
Tasty Tuesdays ~ Nonna’s I Love You Berry Much Napoleon
Guest Blog Written By: Jenny Arena from Fables and Focaccia Tasty Tuesdays ~ Nonna’s I Love You Berry Much Napoleon You have to love Italian grandmothers. Whatever they do, they do it tenfold, especially when it comes to food. They are always asking if you've eaten, and if you haven’t, they are quick to prepare a meal at the drop of a hat. And, if nonna finds out, through her keen sixth ... Read the Post