All over the Mediterranean no meal is considered finished until cheese is served.  It is thought to settle the stomach and helps to digest one’s meal.  In good restaurants in Europe the waiter usually brings the cheese tray with a selection of different kind of cheese on it to allow the customer to choose. Food [...]

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As I steam artichoke for an appetizers, I thought of my mom who would buy as many as she can everyday throughout the artichoke season so she can clean them and freeze them to be used in the off season. My mother served artichokes stuffed with meat; served it mixed with herbs and served it [...]

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