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Golden Braised Artichokes With Garlic & Mint

One of my favorite things about spring in Italy is the availability of artichokes at our local markets. We can buy them in a variety of sizes and types...

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Spring Pasta Carbonara With Asparagus

I enjoyed this tasty pasta dish recently when we were dining out for lunch and as soon as I tasted it I knew I had to make it myself...

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Farro & Fava Bean Soup

In Umbria, farro is a popular grain used in salads, soups, as a grain side dish, or even in place of rice in risotto dishes. It has a slightly...

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Sausage & Artichoke Lasagna

Sausages and artichokes are two of my favorite foods, so when I decided to make a lasagna dish recently I knew they would be a perfect combination for my...

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Spinach & Ricotta Cheese Savory Tart

Looking through my refrigerator the other day, I saw we were overflowing with eggs and spinach so I knew I had to create something to use them up. Our...

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Fried Sweet Peppers With Balsamic Vinegar

I usually have some roasted sweet peppers in my refrigerator all the time that I use as an addition to my antipasti tray, in sandwiches, or to toss into...

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Marinated Fava Beans With Burrata Cheese

When we are in Umbria, I find I am a much more inspired cook than when we are living elsewhere. I love nothing more than to visit our local...

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Return To Umbria 2012

We’re back in Umbria, and after just a few days the place is starting to look like home again. After shutting everything up for the winter, it takes a...

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Spring Asparagus Frittata

We’re back in Umbria, and we have our three laying hens back home which means we are lucky enough to get three fresh eggs each and every day. Although...

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Espresso Almond Bites

We arrived back in Umbria Sunday, and I had my kitchen back together within a couple of hours. We have a lovely ceramic cookie jar from Deruta that I...