L'Agnello Pasquale, Or Easter Lamb: More Ideas
Easter comes unusually early this year, on March 23. In the Italian Easter dinner lamb plays the same role turkey holds in the American Thanksgiving dinner -- the celebrations wouldn't...read more
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That's Italian?
People tend to associate specific dishes with specific areas -- Lobster with Maine, for example, or pizza with Naples. However, there are also dishes one comes across unexpectedly.
Take cuscus,...read more
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Italian Seasonings?
Several people have replied to the question I posted last week about Italian seasonings, and I thank them. So far we have a sauce for boiled meats, a green herbed...read more
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Top Picks - Fagioli: Favorite Bean Recipes
from your Italian Food Guide | ![]() | | "People say, and it's true, that beans are the meat of the poor man," wrote Artusi a bit more than a century ago. And indeed they were, but they are also much more: Versatile, tasty, and an excellent, healthy source of protein. In summer it's hard to beat a refreshingly cool plate of cranberry beans, seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, and some finely sliced onion... |
1) On About.Com: Hay Fever!
Yes, I suffer from it, and over the past couple of weeks something out there has bloomed and made me pray for rain (it washes pollens out of the sky, or at least seems to). Daniel More has quite a bit to say about it.
2) Vandana Shiva: An Interview
I went to a talk today held by Vandana Shiva, one of the most articulate defenders of the rights of farmers in the face of agribusiness, governments (which tend to side with the top of the pyramid), and international trade organizations. It was as eye opening and as it was fascinating. Here is an interview with her.
3) Vandana Shiva: Papers
A collection of Vandana Shiva's articles on a variety of subjects related to agriculture. The focus is Indian because she is Indian, but applies to agriculture throughout the world, from Mexican peasants through small farmers in Vermont. It's interesting reading on things many know little about.
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