Mary Freeland | July 28, 2010
My Sicilian father-in-law embodies so much of what you may think of when you hear, “The old country”. Though he has lived in Brooklyn, New York since the early nineteen-sixties, he has remained steadfastly the young man he was when he left the small seaside Sicilian town of, Sciacca.
Mary Freeland | July 21, 2010
Wine is a wonderful cooking tool. It can be used to poach, blanch, saute and it enhances the flavor of nearly any dish. It is especially good in simple seafood dishes that the coastal regions in Tuscany are renowned for.
Mary Freeland | July 14, 2010
One summer in Rome our adventurous spirit decided to make a showing at one of the small family owned pizzeria shops that line the streets through out the city. In rows of lit glass cases were displayed handmade pizzas in a dizzying variety.
Mary Freeland | July 7, 2010
• It’s doubtful that anyone thinks of Tuscany without thinking of wine. But did you know that more than juice comes from the stomping or pressing of the grape? A luscious and amazingly healthy byproduct of wine production is Grape Seed oil. This oil contains all the antioxidants of wine thus provides many of the same health benefits.
Mary Freeland | June 30, 2010
Melon or Melone is certainly one of the sweetest treats of the summer season. This week’s dish serves to showcase that bounty by taking the refreshing taste and literally, putting it on (or into) ice.
Mary Freeland | June 23, 2010
Summer veggies, fresh breads, fruits the bounty of a Tuscan summer is a veritable cornucopia of wonderful tastes. Enhancing them even more is as smooth as oil.. good olive oil that is. With a change up of ingredients you can wow guests and your taste buds with any of these fun dipping sauces or salsa di immersione.
Mary Freeland | June 16, 2010
Drinking in the beauty of the sunflowers, breathe in deeply the perfumed breeze and simply enjoying the pleasures of a day spent in earnest pursuit of nothing at all. This is the essence of what draws many of us to Tuscany. Topping off the day dream this week we bring you refreshment befitting the journey, Toscana Limonata.
Mary Freeland | June 9, 2010
The winner of our Tuscan moveable feast series blog post contest is Shannon. Each post was assigned a number, those were plugged into a random sequence generator to select the winning number. Congratulations Shannon! Email your shipping information to tuscanhdd@comcast.net to receive your platter. It will be a beautiful way to serve [...]
Mary Freeland | June 9, 2010
Artichokes are part and parcel to many of the great Italian country style meals you’ll find in Tuscany. Though they can be a bit labor intensive, the final result is well worth it. With a nutty and earthy flavor they are a mellow compliment to any table.
Mary Freeland | June 2, 2010
Nestled along the Mediterranean, Tuscany and the Spanish coastal region called Andalusia, share more than just coastline.
Influences from the ocean and the common climates infuse both their food and their culture. Much like Tuscany, Andalusia is known for amazing cuisine that takes center stage at seasonal festivals. Among the many celebrations in the Spanish culture [...]
