Thanks Mark! I’m still trying to figure out how it all works.

Anon - I love that you have shared a breakdown of the prices in Portland for this dish. Thanks for taking the time to do that.
I think that we have pretty low prices on some things here in the rural south of France.

The local white and green asparagus should be in the markets in the next couple of weeks. After they arrive, French strawberries will show up.
Can’t wait!

Bravo Novella! She is an amazing, resourceful woman and I can’t wait to read her book.

Bravo to you!

This hits the mark!
Cooking should be a delight, not a chore, and it always pains me to hear people think of it as something they “have” to do.
Isn’t sitting down to a fresh, delicious meal with family and friends one of life’s greatest pleasures?

I cook chicken the same way - stovetop first, oven last - and make a chickpea, olive oil, garlic and lemon zest melange to go with it. Fabulous!

I can totally relate to your entertaining angst! Nice to know there are others out there who share my feelings.

I spent a week in Lucca last year at an apartment across the street from a focaccia bakery. Every morning we went across to buy giant pieces that seemed to disappear all too quickly.
This looks great! I’ll make some Schiacciata con l’uva with the grapes left on the vines now that the grape harvest is almost over. Perfect timing!

Those are my favorite tapas to order when I’m in Spain. They’re so delicious!

Making ice cream for myself and my husband and will probably share it with a couple of friends too.

Powells is always my first choice when looking online for books. Good job promoting their excellent service!

Great recipe ideas. I started making my own dog food last year but gave up when I had to go out of town for a couple of weeks. I found our dogs became more impatient too! They wanted their bowls, NOW!