Ribollita: A Classic Tuscan Soup

When Leonardo da Vinci set out to paint his famous portrait, the Mona Lisa, he took much time to consider the most appropriate background. The scenery had to enhance her physical beauty, not overwhelm it, and it had to evoke the viewer’s idea of paradise. His solution was to paint the landscape dearest to his heart, the… Read More

Hearty Kale and Kabocha Salad with Farro and Apple

We normally think of greens, like kale, as cooking vegetables, but they also make excellent fresh salads. In the fall and winter, it’s nice to pair greens with hearty and hardy ingredients like squash, grains, fruit, nuts and seeds. In this delicious and simple salad chock full of flavorful and nutritious ingredients, thin strips of kale… Read More