Tag: Mama D’s Kitchen of love

For the Love of Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a wonderful dish. Born in Italy it has taken over this country like wildfire or should I say grill-fire since the bread is traditionally toasted over a flame. The original recipe is the essence of delicious simplicity.  Hearty, maybe slightly stale bread rubbed with a garlic clove and drizzled with olive oil and… Continue reading For the Love of Bruschetta

Memories of Farmer’s Markets and Grilled Vegetables

Here in the Midwest, early Spring is a time for taking special joy in a crocus or daffodil peeking out from the slowly thawing earth. It’s a time for thinking about what flowers, herbs and vegetables will grace the garden. Farmer’s Markets haven’t started yet since the local farmers would be hard pressed to have anything… Continue reading Memories of Farmer’s Markets and Grilled Vegetables

Memories of Highway One and Artichokes

One of my fondest memories of living in Northern California is traveling on Highway One. it was a relatively short trip over the Santa Cruz Mountains to arrive in the town of Half Moon Bay. There you hit Highway 1. Two lanes in many places with breathtaking views, this road runs off and on along… Continue reading Memories of Highway One and Artichokes

It Takes a Village To Make Lasagna in the Round

I often look to memories to create many of my recipes. Childhood recollections and early cooking adventures have been inspiring me lately. As much as I love looking back and reinventing, sometimes it’s nice to be anchored in the present. The here and now is replete with inspiration in the person of the wonderful cooks… Continue reading It Takes a Village To Make Lasagna in the Round

Memories of Relish Trays…and Marinated Vegetables.

When I was a little girl, I loved to go out to dinner with my parents. I got to get dressed up, there was always a Kiddie Cocktail, and while my parents enjoyed their martinis, I’d have the relish tray to myself. I was mainly interested in the olives, carrots, and pickled peppers, but the… Continue reading Memories of Relish Trays…and Marinated Vegetables.