Pomodori al Riso: Roman style tomatoes

Pomodori al Riso: Roman style tomatoes

I grew up in Rome where Pomodori al Riso are a classic local antipasto. These baked tomatoes stuffed with rice are always a success and one of my favorite Italian dishes. For years I searched for the recipe in Italian cookbooks, but since it is such a regional dish,...
Strawberry-Watermelon slushy

Strawberry-Watermelon slushy

In the summertime my appetite and cravings change 180°. I love the heat, but I crave refreshing fruits and salads. Especially living in Spain, where we are blessed with some amazing fresh produce, so expect to see a lot of vegetarian recipes over the next few months....
Guacamole Obsession

Guacamole Obsession

I adore guacamole, and now that it’s summer, I’ve been making it nearly every day. Hey, as vices go, there are worse snacks my kids and I could thrive on, so why not? This is a delicious and fairly healthy daily treat, and I am all in favor of finding...
Hiking the Pyrenées: Carros de Foc

Hiking the Pyrenées: Carros de Foc

Summer has started, the beautiful weather is here, and I am still working. Still, I can’t help daydreaming about our hiking trip last summer in the Catalan Pyrenées. Carros de Foc is the most intense hike we have done in recent years and comparable in beauty to...
Apple-Raspberry Almond Crumble

Apple-Raspberry Almond Crumble

Crumble is a staple in our household. I have two hungry teenagers so a crumble never lasts long. Every crumble turns out a little differently depending upon the fruits in season. I like to combine apples with other fruits, but I don’t only use apples. My...