From Leijo we headed seriously uphill toward Soajo. The mountain we climbed before coming back down was intimidating, to say the least. I, who am not at all afraid of heights, got butterflies looking straight down some 2,100 feet with … Continue reading →
I’m going to take a major karma hit here, I know. The only thing I can say to defend myself is that I am being careful not to show anything that can identify either the book or the author. Plus, … Continue reading →
Yellow: Who, on the 2004 presidential campaign trail, promoted the health benefits of eating rabbit? Teresa Heinz Kerry (wife of John Kerry) Purple Who was the host of America’s first TV cooking show, I Love to Eat, which debuted in … Continue reading →
We got back from our memory lane trip late last night. I had a 7 AM meeting this morning. So, not only did I not get my Sunday Slow Baking done, I also didn’t get my trivia contest questions posted. … Continue reading →
We’ve settled into our hotel in the small riverside town of Ponte de Barca. The hotel, Frei Agosteinho, although modern and comfortable, is without charm. It is basically a business hotel. But it is an ideal place to base yourself … Continue reading →
Our 2006 visit to Anzio & Nettuno has forever changed how I think of this important day. Now this is the image that will always fill my mind on Memorial Day. Later in the week, we were at market day … Continue reading →
Yellow: What did Sylvan N. Goldman invent in the 1930s that boosted grocery store sales? The shopping cart Purple: What is the stage name of rock singer, actor, and reported vegetarian Marvin Lee Aday? Meat Loaf Orange: What is a … Continue reading →
This week Jan chose Zucchini Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Crunch Glaze, which can be found on page 94 of Gina DePalma’s fabulous book: Dolce Italiano. After seeing our results from these first seven weeks of baking, I don’t know … Continue reading →
The new header is your clue that we’ve finally moved our trip account across the border from Galicia into Portugal. It was a fast trip from Cabana moura to Ponte da Barca. Snaking our way south from Outes to Noia, … Continue reading →
Three years ago, at the beginning of my liqueur making odyssey, I was experimenting with all kinds of flavors. Some of them were home runs with the first swing. Most of them were OK but forgettable. A few were major … Continue reading →