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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Do You Want Potatoes with that Fava Bean Purée?
A guest post by my colleague Roger Fillion about his summer trip to Italy. Claude S. Weiller Italian winemaker Gregory Perrucci lifted his eyebrows and shook his head. “You added potatoes when you made fava bean purée?” he asked incredulously. … Continue reading
Crete’s Mixed Greens & Tomatoes w/ Black-Eyed Peas
If you’re lucky to venture off the beaten track on Crete you can still see women on hillsides collecting wild greens for a family meal. The greens, or horta, are a staple of Crete’s healthful bounty and help explain why … Continue reading
Mediterranean Summer Stew of Vegetables
This month we’re focusing on the cuisine of the Mediterranean in our eNewsletter and blogs. It tastes great, for starters. And there’s an added bonus: Plenty of scientific research since the mid-20 century has repeatedly suggested that eating a Mediterranean … Continue reading
Pasta w/ White Clam Sauce from Italy’s Puglia Region
A guest post by my colleague Roger Fillion about his summer trip to Italy. It meshes well with our focus this month on Mediterranean cuisine in our eNewsletter and blogs. Claude S. Weiller Magical things can happen in southern Italy. … Continue reading
An Eating Checklist to Combat the Bulging U.S. Waistline
The news media was abuzz with stories this week about how the nation’s waistline keeps expanding. “Americans are continuing to get fatter and fatter, with obesity rates reaching 30 percent or more in nine states last year, as opposed to … Continue reading
Med. Diet May Cut Breast Cancer Risk in Older Women-Study
A new study focusing on Greek women suggests women past menopause who eat a Mediterranean-style diet may face a lower risk of breast cancer. The study, in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, said eating a “traditional Mediterranean diet may … Continue reading
Jeffrey Hamelman’s Corn Bread
Jeffrey Hamelman is a baker’s baker, particularly when it comes to bread. His credentials are impressive. Hamelman is director of the King Arthur Bakery at King Arthur Flour. He’s also a teacher in the company’s baking education center. Hamelman is … Continue reading
