I'm SO excited to be kicking off November with my friends at Groundwork Elizabeth and Urban Griddle! I headed to Urban Griddle to get their recipe for their fan favorite "pig candy" - and to get a sneak peek at the menu for November 7th's Urban Farm Dinner! Owner George Vlahos talks about why Groundwork Elizabeth is so important to him, and to the community! Plus we have a lot of fun!
Read MoreThis delicious Tuscan style ragu comes to us from Fattoria il Poggio - a farm in Montecarlo that we visited on my last culinary tour of Italy! The team there was amazing and they were so generous to share their small cookbook with me and allow me to share their recipes! Their ragu sauce recipe seemed perfect as we head into these cooler days. It's rich and hearty and perfect over your favorite pasta on a chilly day! It does take a little over an hour to pull together so it's definitely best for a Sunday style dinner!
Read MoreOur first Cucina Tour of Italy was a hit! Check out the incredible experience and grab one of the MANY recipes we picked up along the way!
Read MoreJoin me as I head to Miller's Hill Farm in Mendham NJ to get some tips on picking the best pumpkins for cooking versus carving! Then click the link to learn how to make your own pumpkin puree AND get a recipe from the farm!
Read MoreLearn how to garden vegetables and herbs from the pros! Your kitchen will be teaming with fresh produce all summer long - yes - even if you live in an apartment. Watch the episode now!
Read MoreTony & Christa Bracco were not only kind enough to give us a tour of their farm and teach us about local farming and what to look for at the market; but they shared one of THEIR favorite farm fresh recipes with us to share with YOU! Buon Appetito!
Read More"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you now better, do better." Maya Angelou - I think this quote can be applied to food shopping. There's so much out there today, terms we hear constantly but don't necessarily understand. I spent the afternoon at Bracco Farms in NY with Anthony Bracco and his family learning about "organic" versus "local" and what's in season for fall.
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