annuncio / announcement: Weekend Herb Blogging #383

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Whb383-1This week I have once again the honor of hosting Weekend Herb Blogging, an event started by Kalyn of Kalyn's Kitchen, and now organized by Haalo of Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once.

I hope you'll join this illustrious event that week after week brings together food bloggers from around the world. The rules for participating are detailed on this page. You can download the logo to add to your post.

I will be delighted to receive your contribution to the event at simosite AT mac DOT com. Please, specify WHB #383 in the title of the message.

In your email please include the following information:

  • Your Name
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Sometimes messages get lost in cyberspace, so if you don't receive an acknowledgment of your email or a comment on your post, please contact me again by leaving a comment on this post.

The deadline for submitting your contribution is Sunday, May 12 at 2 pm PDT (5 pm EDT).

I will publish a roundup of the event on Monday, May 13. Ready? Go!

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annuncio: Weekend Herb Blogging #383

Whb383-1Questa settimana ho l'onore di ospitare Weekend Herb Blogging, evento creato da Kalyn di Kalyn's Kitchen, organizzato da Haalo di Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once e la cui versione italiana è organizzata da Brii di briggishome.

Spero che decidiate di partecipare a questo evento illustre che ogni settimana raduna food bloggers da tutto il mondo e che ha la sua versione tutta italiana grazie alla superenergetica Brii. Le regole per partecipare all'evento le trovate su questa pagina. Se volete, potete scaricare e utilizzare nel vostro post il logo.

Sarò felice di ricevere il vostro contributo all'evento all'indirizzo simosite AT mac DOT com. Per favore, specificate WHB #383 nel titolo del messaggio.

Nel messaggio, includete le seguenti informazioni:

  • Nome
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  • URL del post
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Può succedere che un messaggio si perda nel ciberspazio, quindi se non ricevete una risposta alla vostra email o un mio commento sul vostro post, per favore contattatemi di nuovo lasciando un commento su questo post.

La scadenza per mandarmi il vostro contributo è domenica 12 Maggio alle 22 ora italiana.

Pubblicherò il riepilogo dell'evento lunedì 13 Maggio. Tenete conto che vivo in California e quindi sono 9 ore indietro rispetto all'Italia. A seconda dell'ora di pubblicazione, per voi potrebbe essere già martedì 14 Maggio.

riepilogo del weekend di erbe aromatiche numero 329

Weekend Herb Blogging #329: the roundup

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As the host of last week’s edition of WHB, I am pleased to present an interesting set of posts submitted by bloggers from various countries. For each contribution, I will give you the official information (author, blog name and post title) and a short quote or brief description that summarizes it, a teaser that invites you to follow the link to read the relevant post. Follow me: it will be an interesting tour.


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Vivian Pang of Vivian Pang Kitchen prepared Pumpkin steamed Buns
Pumpkin purée in the dough and chocolate in the filling make for nice steamed buns.


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Janet of The Taste Space prepared Baked Lemon Cilantro Pakoras
“Pakoras are veggie-based fritters common across South Asia and are a popular snack or appetizer in India.” In Janet’s version they are baked.


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Shaheen of Allotment2kitchen baked some Rhubarb and Rosemary Scones
“I’ve just filled the warm scones here with whipped double cream, but to go that little bit more decadent, you can also make Rosemary infused cream.”


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tigerfish of teczcape – an escape to food prepared Shrimp, Chicken, Chives Dumplings
  “While chives is typically used as garnish in most Western… cuisines, it is considered a vegetable (main) ingredient in Chinese dumplings or in fact in many Chinese cuisines.”


Spaghetti me Skordolado
Ivy of Mint, Cinnamon & Blossom Water prepared Spaghetti with courgettes and kafkalithres and myronia pesto — “For this pesto, I have used Kafkalithres and Myronia, which are winter herbs you can find in the farmers’ market in Greece, from January until late April.”


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Terry di Crumpets & co. prepared Pizzaiola Champignons
“A very quick but tasty idea to cook the champignon mushrooms!” In Italy when we call a dish alla pizzaiola “cos it has flavours that remind of pizza… basically tomato sauce and oregano!”


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Cristina of La cucina di Cristina baked Stracchino and pesto Italian pie
A layer of puff pastry envelops a filling of creamy stracchino cheese and tasty pesto


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Nate of House of Annie prepared Boiled breadfruit in coconut milk
“A taste of home in faraway Borneo. Breadfruit… is related to jackfruit and buah tarap but the flesh is very starchy and not at all sweet like its cousins.”


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Ela of Everything’s Herbed tells us about Paho “a small variety mango about 2 inches long”
“Paho can be eaten raw, pickled or made into salsa. It has the pungent aroma of concentrated dill with a taste of unripe green mango.”


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Haalo of Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once baked Torta caprese
“It’s a bit like a brownie – the brown sugar gives a crust a wonderful caramel chewiness yet the core of the cake is incredibly moist and those little bites of almond just round it off nicely.”


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Victoria of Flavors of the Sun talks in details about the spice mix Za’atar
“While the pre-blended za’atar mix is readily available in Middle Eastern markets all over the world, you can also make one with a few simple ingredients right in your own kitchen.”


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Cinzia of Cindystar presents Pumpkin risotto with cheese fondue, saba and amaretti
A risotto with pumpkin “bright and cheerful in its sunny  color” enriched with cheese, crumbled amaretti cookies and a few drops ofsaba (cooked must).


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Brii of Briggishome prepared Strawberry and red prune jam
A bright red jam made with pectin to brighten up a rainy week (not that the rain would succeed in keeping Brii indoors…)


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Simona of briciole (your host for this week) made strawberry lassi
A personal take on the refreshing Indian beverage: homemade kefir and roasted strawberry, which bring intense flavor to a healthy drink.


A heartfelt Thank you! to all who contributed to the event. Graziana of Erbe in cucina is currently accepting submissions for this week’s edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. You can always look ahead to who’s hosting on this page. And if you are new to the event or need a reminder, the rules for participating are detailed on this page.

A final thank you to Haalo of Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once, who has been organizing for three and a half years the event started by Kalyn of Kalyn’s Kitchen. It gives me special pleasure to be part of an established tradition that links so many food bloggers around the world.

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riepilogo del weekend di erbe aromatiche numero 329

Come ospite dell’edizione di Weekend Herb Blogging della scorsa settimana, ho l’onore di presentare un’interessante raccolta di post. Per ogni contributo, specifico i dati ufficiali (autore, nome del blog e titolo del post) e poi aggiungo una citazione o breve descrizione che riassume il post, un assaggino che vi invita a seguire il link per andare a mangiare leggere il resto.


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Marta di Mangiare è un po’ come viaggiare ha preparato carpaccio di topinambur e julienne di zucchine alle mandorle speziate
Un misto di verdure croccanti arricchito con spezie e mandorle per un dopo Pasqua gustoso e leggero.


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Nuccio di Il Blog di Max ha preparato “duspaghi
cioè un bel piatto di spaghetti con cozze, calamari tagliuzzati e gamberi e anche carciofi, nonché una manciatina di prezzemolo per completare l’opera.


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Terry di Crumpets & co. ha preparato Champignon alla pizzaiola
“Un’idea veloce per gustare i funghi champignon in maniera davvero gustosa!… in fondo sono di una semplicità disarmante e in poco tempo si ha un contorno semplice ma saporito!”


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Cristina di La cucina di Cristina ha sfornato una Torta salata con stracchino e pesto
Uno strato di pasta sfoglia avvolge il ripieno di stracchino aromatizzato col pesto


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Alda ha infornato un pane a treccia e quando l’ha tagliato e fotografato, ha pensato di chiamarla

LA TRECCIA CHE TI GUARDA MALE
1     kg  farina 0
25     g  lievito di birra (1 cubetto)
600   g  latte fresco intero
120   g  olio extra vergine
40     g  miele di arancio
350   g  fichi secchi a pezzetti
200   g  nocciole tostate a pezzi
20     g  sale
3,5   dl  vino passito

Lasciar appassire i fichi in bagno nel vino per 4-5 ore, poi scolarli e asciugarli con carta da cucina.
Fare l’impasto con farina, lievito sciolto nel latte, olio, miele, sale. Mettere in una ciotola e lievitare fino al raddoppio. Mettere le nocciole e i fichi sul piano del tavolo e versarvi l’impasto. Lavorare incorporando la frutta delicatamente. Dividere l’impasto in tre parti e formare dei rotolini della stessa lunghezza, intrecciarli fra loro e saldare le estremità. Sistemare la treccia ottenuta su una banda ricoperta di carta forno e lasciar di nuovo raddoppiare. Cospargere con un po’ di farina e cuocere a 180° non ventilato per 45′ circa. Raffreddare e affettare.
Ho preso la ricetta da un numero di Cucina Moderna ed è firmata Sara Papa.


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Cinzia di Cindystar presenta Risotto alla zucca con fonduta di taleggio e profumo di saba e amarettiUn risotto con la zucca condito con taleggio e arricchito con amaretti e saba, abbinamento  dolce/salato che “richiama un pochino i tortelli mantovani.”


Fragole e prugne rosse
Brii di Briggishome ha preparato della Confettura di fragole e prugne rosse
Una coloratissima confettura davvero primaverilissima e fragolosissima (scusate, ma non sono brava quanto Brii a creare aggettivi superlativi 😉


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Simona di briciole presenta lassi alla fragola
Interpretazione personale della bevanda indiana: kefir fatto in casa e fragole arrosto che contribuiscono un intenso sapore. Un’ottima aggiunta al menu della colazione.


Grazie di cuore a tutti coloro che hanno contribuito all’evento. Questa settimana l’ospite di WHB è Graziana di Erbe in cucina. Se volete saperne di più sull’evento potere andare su questa pagina. Qui invece trovate chi ospita e le raccolte delle edizioni passate.

Un ringraziamento finale ad Haalo di Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once, che organizza da tre anni e mezzo la versione “madre” dell’evento creato da Kalyn di Kalyn’s Kitchen e a Brii di briggishome che organizza la versione italiana. È bello far parte di una tradizione che unisce da tanto tempo food bloggers in tutto il mondo.

riepilogo del weekend di erbe aromatiche numero 317

Weekend Herb Blogging #317: the roundup

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As the host of last week's edition of WHB, I am pleased to present an interesting set of posts submitted by bloggers from various countries. For each contribution, I will give you the official information (author, blog name and post title) and a short quote or brief description that summarizes it, a teaser that invites you to follow the link to read the relevant post. Follow me: it will be a fun little trip.


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Lisa of Lisa's Kitchen made a Roasted Beetroot salad with Walnuts and yogurt
"Beets, walnuts and some yogurt make for a perfect and nourishing salad for the cooler months."


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Stash of The Spamwise Chronicles prepared Roasted cremini mushrooms with garlic and parsley
"Roasted mushrooms are a regular menu item during the winter. They have a deep earthiness that often reminds me of a forest floor strewn with pine needles."


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Graziana of Erbe in Cucina presents Aromatic Risotto with Spumante
made with sparkling wine, gorgonzola, bresaola, broccoli "and an homemade aromatic mixture with thyme, oregano, sage, rosemary, mint and many herbs harvested last summer."


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Janet of The Taste Space prepared Smoky Split Pea Soup with Roasted Garlic and Sage
"Split pea soup is underrated… Like most bean dishes, the spices and seasonings are integral to the final dish."


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Cinzia of Cindystar presents Mashed pot-apple
Not properly a sauce, but an unusual accompaniment to any kind of meat, especially pork; it cleanses the palate.


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Haalo of Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once offers Blueberry upside-down cakes
For once, Haalo resisted the urge to eat blueberries fresh and made something with them while in season.


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Joanne of Eats Well With Others prepared Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas, Feta and Swiss Chard — "the only thing better than a slightly spicy smoky tomato chickpea swiss chard sauce topped with feta…is the same thing topped with a runny egg yolk."


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Brii of Briggishome prepared French Orange-Honey Compote
White wine vinegar is infused with spices and reduced before being added to the fruit to make a compote good with meat or fish.


savory tart with ricotta and baby leafy greens

Simona of briciole (your host for this week) made a Savory tart with ricotta and baby leafy greens
Baby leafy greens from her vegetable garden, homemade ricotta and "alternative" puff pastry make a nice entree or an appetizer.


A heartfelt Thank you! to all who contributed to the event. Cinzia of Cindystar is currently accepting submissions for this week's edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. You can always look ahead to who's hosting on this page. And if you are new to the event or need a reminder, the rules for participating are detailed on this page.

A final thank you to Haalo of Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once, who has been organizing for over three years the event started by Kalyn of Kalyn's Kitchen. It gives me special pleasure to be part of an established tradition that links so many food bloggers around the world.

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riepilogo del weekend di erbe aromatiche numero 317

Come ospite dell'edizione di Weekend Herb Blogging della scorsa settimana, ho l'onore di presentare un'interessante raccolta di post. Per ogni contributo, specifico i dati ufficiali (autore, nome del blog e titolo del post) e poi aggiungo una citazione o breve descrizione che riassume il post, un assaggino che vi invita a seguire il link a andare a mangiare leggere il resto.


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Graziana di Erbe in Cucina presenta Risotto aromatico allo spumante e gorgonzola
con gorgonzola, bresaola, broccoli e un misto di erbe "con timo, origano, salvia, rosmarino, menta e parecchie altre erbe raccolte l'estate scorsa."


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Terry di Crumpets & co. ha preparato Burger di vitello e avocado
Una ricetta "leggera e gustosa che va bene per chi si vuole un pasto non troppo pesante… gli ingredienti son pochi e semplici…"


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Marta di Mangiare è un po' come viaggiare ha preparato Quasi una parmigiana di zucca
Gustosa risposta alla domanda: cosa fare con una grossa zucca bella fuori ma non proprio entusiasmante per il palato?


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Nuccio di Il Blog di Max presenta Tortiera di pesce spatola e radicchio 
"Qualcosa di veramente speciale, il radicchio rimarrà croccante e si unirà al gusto del pesce darà così quella nota particolare del suo gusto…"


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Elena di Zibaldone culinario ha preparato Insalata di germogli di soia, kiwi e sedano bianco
"Una insalata con abbinamenti un poco particolari,.. una vera scoperta l'uso dei kiwi, che con la loro acidità danno carattere al piatto."


 

Lasagne di zucca e salsiccia.

Annarita, Branka e Conchita di Fragoliva presentano Lasagne di zucca e salsiccia
"Possiamo assicurarvi, l’impatto sul palato dei nostri… degustatori ufficiali è stato decisamente positivo!"


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Cinzia of Cindystar presenta Puré di mele
Non proprio puré, non proprio salsa, ma un insolito accompagnamento per carni che rinfresca il palato.


 

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Ale di Emotional Trees offre Rape e finocchi gratinati al Silter
Un connubio di rape nostrane, finocchi e uno dei meravigliosi formaggi della Valle Camonica, il Silter.


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Brii di Briggishome ha preparato della Composta Francese di Arance agrodolci
Aceto di vino bianco infuso con spezie e ridotto viene aggiunto alla frutta per fare una composta buona sia con la carne che con il pesce.


savory tart with ricotta and baby leafy greens

Simona di briciole presenta una a Torta salata con ricotta e verdure novelle
Verdure novelle dal suo orticello, ricotta fatta in casa e pasta sfoglia "alternativa" per un piatto che si può servire come pietanza o come antipasto.


Grazie di cuore a tutti coloro che hanno contribuito all'evento. Questa settimana l'ospite di WHB è Kris di Tutto a occhio. Se volete saperne di più sull'evento potere andare su questa pagina. Qui invece trovate chi ospita e le raccolte delle edizioni passate.

Un ringraziamento finale ad Haalo di Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once, che organizza da oltre tre anni la versione "madre" dell'evento creato da Kalyn di Kalyn's Kitchen (che ho avuto il piacere di incontrare di persona) e a Brii di briggishome che organizza la versione italiana. È bello far parte di una tradizione che unisce da tanto tempo food bloggers in tutto il mondo.

riepilogo del weekend di erbe aromatiche numero 300

Weekend Herb Blogging #300: the roundup

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As the host of last week's edition of WHB, I have the honor of presenting an interesting set of posts submitted by bloggers from various corners of the world. For each contribution, I will give you the official information (author, blog name and post title) and a short quote or brief description that summarizes it, a teaser that invites you to follow the link to read the relevant post. Follow me: it will be a fun little trip.


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Janet of The Taste Space prepared Grilled Rosemary Garlic Corn
"As corn sweetness degrades by the hour after picking, it is best to buy fresh and to eat it soon after. Just like fruit, fresh sweet corn is best with minimal adornments."


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Graziana of Erbe in Cucina presents Picnic Recipes with Aromatic Herbs
Six recipes (an omelette, sandwiches, etc.) and an additional dish, plus a final prep step and you are ready to enjoy your day outdoors.


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tigerfish of Teczcape – An Escape to Food prepared Chinese Okra (Loofah, Singua): Steamed Chinese Okra with Woodear Mushrooms, Gojiberries and Dried Scallop — "Delicate fresh flavors! This is my first time steaming Chinese okra and I'm glad it has worked really well."


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Shaheen of Allotment 2 Kitchen offers Sage Biscuits
Sage from the garden goes into savoury sage biscuits that "were delicate releasing a lovely light herby aroma when you bit into it."


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Marija of Palachinka prepared Pork Roll with Prunes
Soft prunes offer a color and texture contrast to pork in this elegant dish that alse uses plum brandy to flavor the sauce.


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Haalo of Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once offers Girolles à la Forestière
From Paris, a dish celebrating the availability of chanterelles, delicious mushrooms that have "a funnel-like shape, with a frilled lip and are generally a lovely golden colour."


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Brii of Briggishome tells us about Prickly Pears
What happens when Brii received an unexpected large amount of prickly pears? She uses them to prepare a liqueur and some jam flavored with star anise.


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Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook offers White Currant Jam
"White currants, which are technically albino, are such a rare treat… What strikes me as most magical about white currants is the natural dye in the red seeds which tints the jam to a soft, fleshy pink."


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Simona of briciole (your host for this week) Borage Tagliatelle
Tender borage leaves from the garden give color and flavor to classic egg pasta. Add a classic butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano dressing and what you get is a satisfying dish.


A heartfelt Thank you! to all who contributed to the event. Graziana di Erbe in Cucina (Cooking with Herbs) is currently accepting submissions for this week's edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. You can always look ahead to who's hosting on this page. And if you are new to the event or need a reminder, the rules for participating are detailed on this page.

A final thank you to Haalo of Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once, who has been organizing for over two and a half years the event started by Kalyn of Kalyn's Kitchen. It gives me special pleasure to be part of an established tradition that links so many food bloggers around the world.

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riepilogo del weekend di erbe aromatiche numero 300

Come ospite dell'edizione di Weekend Herb Blogging della scorsa settimana, ho l'onore di presentare un'interessante raccolta di post. Per ogni contributo, specifico i dati ufficiali (autore, nome del blog e titolo del post) e poi aggiungo una citazione o breve descrizione che riassume il post, un assaggino che vi invita a seguire il link a andare a leggere il contributo completo.


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Graziana di Erbe in Cucina presenta Ricette per picnic alle erbe aromatiche
Sei ricette (frittatina, sandwich, etc.), un piatto addizionale e istruzioni per i preparativi e poi siete pronti a godervi una bella giornata all'aria aperta.


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Marta di Mangiare è un po' come viaggiare ha preparato un Drink analcolico all'ananas, zenzero, lime e menta — "Meglio se preparato un giorno prima del consumo così da far amalgamare i sapori… Servire con ghiaccio a parte per chi lo desidera."


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Barbara di Inchiostro e Farina presenta Peperoni con couscous e zucchine
"Un piatto unico con le verdure di fine estate," coloratissimo grazie a peperoni rosso vivo, biondo couscous e zucchine verde brillante.


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Terry di Crumpets & co. ha preparato Marmellata di pesche tabacchiere e amaretti
"Dire che il risultato è una goduria è dire poco!!! …l’abbinamento perfetto si conferma anche in questa versione… e se lo amate anche voi e vi piaccion pure le marmellate… beh provatelo!!!!"


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Ale de Il Giardino degli Aromi offre Pennette, pistacchi, cipolla di Tropea e ricotta
Ricetta veloce veloce nella quale morbida ricotta, gustose cipolle di Tropea e croccanti pistacchi si sposano e fanno felice la pasta.


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Brii di Briggishome racconta le sue avventure con i Fichi d'India
Cosa succede quando Brii riceve un carico di fichi d'India? Con l'aiuto del suo Sanfter li usa per preparare un liquore e una gelatina all'anice stellato.


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Annarita, Branka e Conchita di Fragoliva presentano Sangria napoletana (ovvero la percoca nel vino)
Quando le percoche sono mature "affogate in un bicchiere di vino bianco sono un ottimo modo di concludere pranzi e cene estive."


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Simona di briciole presenta Tagliatelle alla borragine
Tenere foglie di borragine dall'orticello donano colore e sapore alla pasta all'uovo. Burro e Parmigiano-Reggiano ne fanno un ottimo primo piatto.


Grazie di cuore a tutti coloro che hanno contribuito all'evento. Questa settimana l'ospite di WHB è Graziana di Erbe in Cucina. Se volete saperne di più sull'evento potere andare su questa pagina. Qui invece trovate chi ospita e le raccolte delle edizioni passate.

Un ringraziamento finale ad Haalo di Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once, che organizza da oltre due anni e mezzo la versione "madre" dell'evento creato da Kalyn di Kalyn's Kitchen (che ho avuto il piacere di incontrare di persona) e a Brii di briggishome che organizza la versione italiana dell'evento. È bello far parte di una tradizione che unisce da tanto tempo food bloggers in tutto il mondo.

tagliatelle alla borragine / borage tagliatelle

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a brief thought

I am writing these lines shortly before 6 am in California, 9 am in New York: 10 years after almost to the minute, a phone call from a family friend alerted me. I was up early, preparing for the day ahead. I turned on the computer, and saw the first images, an experience not very different from that of millions of other people, but quite different from that of others, like Susan. Anniversaries are important: they bring people together to remember and to give honor. But really, how can we forget? Not now nor ever.


borage tagliatelle
In a recent post, I mentioned the Italian cookbooks Pasta fatta in casa (homemade pasta) by Paola Loaldi. The first inspiration I got from the book was to prepare pasta with borragine (borage). The type of pasta is called bardele, a name I had not heard before. I since discovered that bardele with borage is a known recipe, as you can read on this page from the book “Encyclopedia of pasta” by Oretta Zanini De Vita (in English). I have made pasta all’uovo with spinach (spinaci) before and used it to make lasagne. The variation with borage caught my attention because I have borage in my little garden. I bought a seedling a couple of years ago, and plants of borage have been sprouting here and there ever since. It is a pretty plant with small blue flowers.

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My mother used to forage for borage leaves: they belong to that category of foods my mother (and aunt Lucia as well) would harvest from fields and woods. If you are not familiar with borage, the wikipedia page has some information, including culinary and therapeutic uses.

My mother prepared borage leaves only in one way: stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies, rolled, battered and deep-fried. I have been using them together with other greens from my garden in various dishes. The idea of adding them to pasta dough sounded really appealing and therefore I went to work.

The recipe calls for 300 g (10.5 oz.) of borage, three eggs and 300 g (10.5 oz.) flour. (The ratio of borage to flour is higher here than in another recipe I have seen.) I cut down the quantities to one third and used some durum flour: the latter is not traditional. I also usually don’t harvest 100 g (3.5 oz.) of borage leaves at the same time, so I make up for the shortfall with either baby chard or baby Red Russian kale. Finally, for the realization of the pasta I did not follow the book.

Ingredients (for two portions):

  • 100 g (3.5 oz.) borage leaves (possibly with some baby chard or baby Red Russian kale, if not enough borage is available)
  • 30 g (1 oz.) durum flour, or all-purpose flour
  • 70 g (2.5 oz.) all-purpose flour, plus as needed to form the dough and then roll it
  • 1 egg

Wash borage and cook it in a pan, covered, with only the water clinging to it until tender (5 minutes or so). Uncover the pan and let the leaves cool, then squeeze them gently to remove excess water. This part is very difficult for me, because I feel like I am discarding the best part of the leaves, so I never squeeze the leaves dry and as a result I need to add a bit more flour to get a dough of the right consistency.

Put the cooked borage and the egg in the food processor fitted with the steel blade and process briefly to get a green cream. I learned to do this from Deborah Madison’s “Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone,” as recounted in my post on lasagne.

On your working surface, create a well with the flour and pour the egg and borage blend into it. With a fork, draw flour from the sides of the well into the center, mixing well with the egg blend. Trade the fork for your fingertips. Draw flour until a soft dough forms. Add more flour if needed. Continue to knead the dough, 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rest for an hour.

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Roll pasta by hand or with a machine. Let rest for a little while and then cut it by hand or with a machine. I have made this past 3-4 times and always cut it by hand, because it feels too soft for the cutting element of my pasta machine. If rolling and cutting by hand, fold a 3-inch-wide strip of pasta up away from you. Continue to fold the strip until the entire pasta sheet is folded into a flattened roll. With a sharp knife, cut across the flattened roll. Tagliatelle are 1/4″ wide. Unroll folded pasta. As you can see from the photo above, my pasta is not of an even green, but speckled and I really like it that way.

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add some coarse salt, stir and then add the pasta. Bring water back to boiling. Cooking time depends on flour used and thickness of pasta, but it is in the order of a few minutes, so don’t wander away, but pay undivided attention.

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To dress the tagliatelle I used the beloved burro e parmigiano combination (described in this post), also suggested in the book (with the butter melted, an option I used in this pasta). Since the pasta takes only a short time to cook, prepare  burro e parmigiano as the water comes to a boil. For each portion, cut 1 tablespoon of butter into small pieces and place in a bowl. Grate 1 oz. of Parmigiano-Reggiano and set aside.

When the pasta is ready, remove the pot from the heat, pour a glass of cold water in the pot, stir and then drain the pasta, leaving a bit of water clinging to it. Divide the pasta into the two bowls with butter and start stirring immediately, so that the heat from the pasta melts the butter. At the same time, sprinkle the grated parmigiano on it (also divided equally into two), and keep stirring until butter and cheese are evenly distributed. Immediate eating is required, as the dish is at its best when hot.

Whb300This is my contribution to edition #300 of Weekend Herb Blogging, an event started by Kalyn of Kalyn’s Kitchen, now organized by Haalo of Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once and hosted this week by Simona of briciole (that is, me).

This post contains the roundup of the event.

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Scrivo queste righe poco prima delle 6 del mattino in California, e delle 9 del mattino a New York, quasi esattamente 10 anni dopo: una telefonata da parte di un amico di famiglia mi fece sapere che era successo qualcosa di grave. Accesi il computer e vidi le prime immagini, un’esperienza non molto diversa da quella di milioni di altre persone, ma molto diversa da quella di altre persone, come Susan. Gli anniversari sono importanti: accomunano le persone nell’atto doveroso del ricordo e del rispetto. Non potremo dimenticare. Né ora, né mai.


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In un post recente ho parlato del libro Pasta fatta in casa di Paola Loaldi. La prima ispirazione derivata dal libro è stata quella di preparare la pasta alla borragine. Il nome del tipo di pasta è bardele e non la conoscevo. Ho fatto la pasta all’uovo con gli spinaci in precedenza e l’ho usata per preparare le lasagne verdi. La variazione con la borragine ha colto la mia attenzione perché ce l’ho nel mio piccolo giardino. Ho comprato una piantina un paio di anni fa e da allora piante di borragine spuntano dove vogliono, il che mi sta bene.

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Mia madre raccoglieva le foglie di borragine da piante che crescevano spontaneamente nei campi e le preparava ripiene con mozzarella e alici, poi impastellate e fritte. L’idea di aggiungere la borragine alla pasta all’uovo mi è sembrata interessante, per cui mi sono messa all’opera. Se non conoscete la borragine, la pagina di wikipedia ad essa dedicata comprende informazioni interessanti.

La ricetta comprende 300 g di borragine, tre uova e 300 g di farina. (Il rapporto tra borragine e farina è più alto di quello in un’altra ricetta che ho visto.) Ho fatto un terzo delle dosi e ho usato della farina di farina di grano duro (il che non è tradizionale). Di solito non riesco a raccogliere 100 g di foglie di borragine e per raggiungere la quantità richiesta aggiungo qualche foglia di bietola novella. Nella preparazione della pasta non ho seguito le indicazioni del libro.

Ingredienti (per due porzioni):

  • 100 g di borragine (se mai con qualche foglia di bietola novella se non si ha abbastanza borragine)
  • 30 g di farina di grano duro o farina di grano
  • 70 g di farina, più quella necessaria per formare la pasta e stenderla
  • un uovo codice 0

Lavare la borragine e cuocerla in una padella coperta solo con l’acqua che rimane sulle foglie fino a quando non sia tenera (circa 5 minuti). Togliere il coperchio e lasciare intiepidire la borragine, poi strizzarla per rimuovere il liquido in eccesso. Questa parte per me è difficile da eseguire perché mi sembra di buttar via la parte piu nutriente delle foglie. Quindi nel mio caso ho sempre bisogno di aggiungere un po’ più di farina per ottenere una pasta della consistenza giusta.

Mettere la borragine e l’uovo nel mixer e farlo andare fino ad ottenere una crema verde piuttosto omogenea. Ho imparato questo procedimento dal libro di Deborah Madison “Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone” e l’ho descritto nel mio post sulle lasagne. Sulla spianatoia preparare l’impasto con la farina e la crema di uovo e borragine. Aggiungere farina a seconda della necessità. Continuare a lavorare per 8-10 minuti e poi far riposare per un’oretta.

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Stendere la pasta a mano o con la macchina. Farla riposare per un po’ e poi tagliarla a mano o con la macchina. Io la taglio sempre a mano perché è troppo morbida per la macchina. Le tagliatelle le taglio larghe 6 mm. Come potete vedere dalla foto, la mia pasta non è verde omogenea, ma mi piace così.

Portere a bollore l’acqua, salare e immergere la pasta. Cuocere per qualche minuto: il tempo esatto dipende da diverse variabili, ma è breve, quindi non allontanatevi troppo dalla pentola.

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Per condire le tagliatelle alla borragine ho usato burro e parmigiano. (Il libro suggerisce di far fondere il burro, un’opzione che ho usato per condire le mie farfalle rosa.) Per ogni porzione di pasta, tagliare a pezzetti 15 g di burro e metterlo in un piatto fondo. Grattugiare 30 g di Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Quando la pasta è pronta, togliere la pentola dal fuoco, versarci un bicchiere di acqua fredda, girare e scolare quasi completamente. Dividere la pasta tra i due piatti e cominciare subito a girare, in modo che il calore fonda il burro. Allo stesso tempo, distribuire il parmigiano e continuare a girare fino a quando la pasta è condita bene. Servire immediatamente.

Whb300Questo post è il mio contributo all’edizione numero 300 di Weekend Herb Blogging, un evento creato da Kalyn di Kalyn’s Kitchen, organizzato ora da Haalo di Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once e la cui versione italiana è organizzata da Brii di briggishome, e ospitata questa settimana da Simona di briciole (che poi sarei io).

Questo post contiene il raccolto dell’evento.

cereali integrali e farine integrali: il riepilogo

Healing Foods: whole grains and whole-grain flours

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Hosting the July 2011 edition of Healing Foods was a lot of fun. Healing Foods is a monthly event started in January 2010 by Siri of Cooking with Siri. It aims at focusing on a food item or, as in this case, a group of food items (whole grains and whole-grain flours), to highlight their health benefits. The event invites you to come up with healthy vegetarian recipes and you have responded with a series of very interesting dishes.

For each contribution I received, I will give you the official information (author, blog name and post title) and a short quote or brief description that summarizes it — a small bite, a sample of the delicacy to be fully savored by reading the relevant post.

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Vardhini of Vardhini's Kitchen contributes Tabbouleh using Quinoa
Fresh vegetables and herbs accompany nutritious quinoa in this refreshing salad, a variation on the traditional Middle Eastern dish


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Vanessa of Sweet Artichoke presents Chia and amaranth crackers (gluten free / eggless)
"Amaranth is an amazing source of nutriments… its tiny seeds are very high in protein, in an amino acid called lysine and in minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium!"


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Priya of Priya's Easy N Tasty Recipes contributes Eggless Oats, Cornmeal & Apple Scones
Dairy-free and eggless scones, satisfying and healthy (quite addictive, though) to be enjoyed with any spread you like for a quick breakfast.


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Sukanya of saffronstreaks offers bulgur khichdi
"The goodness of broken wheat lies in its versatility, it can be paired with almost anything:" here it is paired with golden lentils, vegetables and tomatoes.


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Janet of The Taste Space contributes Pomegranate-Lime Asparagus Quinoa Salad
"It had all the elements of a nice main meal salad with quinoa, asparagus and greens. The dressing is tart from the pomegranate molasses with a background of lime."


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Marta of Mangiare è un po' come viaggiare presents insalata di grano e badenjan (wheat berry salad with eggplant yogurt dip) Badenjan, a Persian dip make with roasted eggplant and yogurt, is used as a dressing for cooked wheat berries.


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Lata Raja of Flavours and Tastes contributes Whole wheat adai dosai
Adai made with whole wheat, barley, sorghum and legumes was as good as the one made with soaking and grinding rice, "as soft and very delectable."


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Harini-Jaya of Tamalapaku presents Home Made Paneer Pizza with Whole Wheat
India meets Italy when homemade paneer is used as topping for pizza with a whole-wheat flour crust.


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Krithi of Krithi's Kitchen offers Ragi Kaara Biscuits
"Ragi or Finger Millet is a very healthy whole grain… sometimes not desirable for the palate. But… here comes the healthy and tasty ragi savory cookies."


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Krithi of Krithi's Kitchen offers also Ragi Dosa
"Ragi or Finger millet is a healthy whole grain. This dosa can be prepared when you want to try something new but also quick and easy."


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Muskaan of A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine presents Quinoa oats mix vegetable crepe / dosa
"A recently rediscovered ancient "grain" native to South America, quinoa is high in protein, the protein it supplies is complete, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids."


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Reva of Kaarasaaram contributes Squash Sandwich with Brown Rice and Soya Mince
Grilled butternut squash sandwiches a filling of brown rice and soya mince that is chewy and spicy, and provides a contrast of flavour and texture to the squash.


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Janet of The Taste Space contributes also Sushi Bowl with Asparagus and Avocado
A lively citrus-flavoured sushi bowl… The key to keep this a sushi bowl, and not a rice salad, is to include the toasted nori strips.


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And another contribution from Janet: Bulgur and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Hazelnut
A seemingly simple salad but the citrus-spiked bulgur salad works incredibly well with the cantaloupe. As with any salad, quality ingredients make this jump to the next level.


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tigerfish of An Escape to Food brings us Radish, Raisins and Cauliflower Quinoa Salad
A main-course salad kept light "by incorporating raw and/or lightly cooked (e.g. gently steamed or instantly blanched) ingredients such as raw radish, and blanched/steamed cauliflower."


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Siri of Cooking with Siri presents Wholegrain Idlis
'You would not feel the difference either in taste or texture when compared to the normal ones. An added bonus is the extra serving of whole grains incorporated" in them.


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Richa of Hobby And More offers Multigrain Multifruit mini bread Loaf
"These tiny slices have whole wheat flour, bread flour, flaxmeal and quinoa! And the fruits! Strawberries, blueberries and Apple! One whole mish mash of whole lot of stuff!"


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Richa of Hobby And More offers also Blueberry Oats Semolina Laddoo (vegan)
A "Yummy Vegan Laddoo! (Not a truffle or a cookie, but somewhere in between) This one has blueberries, oats, semolina and some cashews and raisins!"


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Kaveri of Palakkad Chamayal offers Barley Coconut Milk Payasam
This recipe is based on the traditional Goduma Pradhaman (Whole Wheat Payasam). "The combination of cooked barely simmered in coconut milk with jaggery was an instant hit."


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Krithi of Krithi's Kitchen offers yet another dish: Barley Upma
Krithi "recently discovered pressed barley or barley flakes which… can be substituted for rolled oats or quick cooking oats or poha(aval)… or rice" (in pongal).


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Shobha of Food Mazaa presents Jowar ki Roti ( Millet)
Roti made with millet flour (Jowar atta, also known as Jowari, Juar. Rolling this roti is a bit difficult, so you can roll it between sheets of plastic wrap.


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Devi Sujatha offers Dhebra- A Gujarati Delight

Ingredients:

  • Bajra/millet flour – 1/2 cup
  • Wheat flour – 1/2 cup
  • Besan – 1/4 cup
  • Semolina/ rava – 2  tbsp
  • Kasuri methi/dried fenugreek leaves – 1/4 cup (replace with fresh methi leaves, if available)
  • Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp
  • Chilli powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Sesame seeds – 2 tbsp
  • cooking oil – 2 tbsp
  • salt 1/2 tsp or to taste
  • live yogurt – 1/2 cup
  • oil for deep frying

Method:

Mix the flours in a bowl. Add rava and kasuri methi. Add oil, ginger garlic paste, sesame seeds and all the other seasonings to the flour. Now mix yogurt with little water and add to the flour mixture little by little to and make into a semi soft dough. Add water if necessary to bring out the required consistency. Cover the dough and leave it overnight to ferment or atleast for 4 hours.

The next day, before making dhebras, heat oil in a kadai, for deep frying. cover the work top with plastic wrap. grease it with oil. Make small balls out of the dough. Pat the balls flat with finger tips. Slip these to the hot oil. Fry in a medium flame until brown. Enjoy these dhebras with a dip of your choice. Makes a perfect heathy snack.

You can make this even healthier by adding Corn flour (Makka Cholam).


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Denny of Oh Taste n See offers Baked Ragi Lauki Kofta Curry
Finger millet (ragi) flour is used as binding agent in these koftas, which are then baked instead of fried: "much easier and much healthier."


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Anu of Anu's Healthy Kitchen contributes Corn Stuffed in Spinach Roti Pockets
Grilled fresh sweet corn has a great flavor and is a very healthy snack to bite into when you just are standing on your deck and watching the nature around.


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Another contribution from Janet of The Taste Space: Millet Bowl with Spinach, Leek and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
"My mission: figure out how make the best fluffy millet. Because it isn’t just for the birds. Nutty and reminiscent of spongy couscous, I really liked it!"


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R & R of Tadka Pasta presents Multigrain Bread Tune-up
"With a cup of whole wheat flour adding to the fiber content, the goodness of oats and the palatable notes from an entire cast of supporting grains, this is a recipe that we turn to often."


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Vatsala of Show and Tell offers Brown rice Dosa
"I decided to make dosa with brown rice and I'm very happy with the result. After trying the dosa with brown rice, now I've stopped using white rice for dosa."


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Brii of briggishome contributes oat and vegetable soup:
On the surface, it is a simple soup, but the cooking method is special: the soup is baked in the oven, and can be prepared to be eaten immediately or to be stored for future use.


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Jaya of Desisoccermom presents Quinoa, barley and wild rice salad
"You can make this salad a day or two ahead to save on time and to let the flavors blend nicely. In fact, it does taste better the day after it is made."


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Denny of Oh Taste n See offers also Whole wheat – wheat berry dosa
(and receives my apologies for misplacing her email and leaving out her second contribution)
"This is by far the crispiest dosas I had ever made – and healthiest too. Chock full of fiber from the whole grains. The batter itself is speckled with the outer bran of the wheat."


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Simona of briciole prepared rye apple cake (torta di segale e mela)
A great cake for a sweet breakfast or to go with a cup of tea: rye flour, almond meal and an apple give to the cake a very satisfying flavor and texture.


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Simona of briciole prepared also rye bread with thyme flowers and chive blossoms
Whole-wheat and rye flours meet blossoms from Simona's herb garden and the result is a lovely, healthy bread perfect for spreads and cheese.


Thank you so much to all who participated and contributed an array of beautiful recipes full of healthy whole grains and whole-grain flours. I am sure readers will find this roundup a great source of inspiration for enriching their diet. And thanks to Siri of Cooking with Siri for giving me the opportunity to host her event. I do hope I have not left anybody out of the roundup. If you find that, notwithstanding my best intentions, I actually have omitted a post, please send me a note.

Before I proceed with some concluding remarks, there is an important piece of business to take care of: the assignment of two books to two participants. Excluding myself and Siri, I have received contributions from 22 bloggers, which I entered in a list according to the order of submission of their first contribution. The random number generator gave me as result 7 and 21, so the result is (drum roll, please):

Congratulations to the winners!

And that concludes my roundup, which will be added to all the previous ones on the Healing Foods event page. As you read this, the August 2011 edition of Healing Foods is already under way, hosted by Amy of Savory Moments who chose the theme: zucchini and summer squash. Amy will be happy to receive your contribution until August 31, 2011.

Arrivederci a presto

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cibi salutari: cereali integrali e farine integrali / Healing Foods: whole grains and whole-grain flours

HF-WG-logo This month, I have the pleasure of hosting Healing Foods, a monthly event started in January 2010 by Siri of Cooking with Siri. Each month has a theme, which is chosen by the host. The theme I chose is whole grains and whole-grain flours.

Every month, Healing Foods aims at focusing on a food item or, as in this case, a group of food items, to highlight their health benefits. The event invites you to come up with healthy recipes.

Why did I choose whole grains and whole-grain flours as this month's theme? Because these food items are good and good for our health. Here's a more articulate answer from the Mayo Clinic site's page on whole grains:

All types of grains are good sources of complex carbohydrates, various vitamins and minerals, and are naturally low in fat. But grains that haven't been refined — called whole grains — are even better for you. Whole grains are better sources of fiber and other important nutrients, such as selenium, potassium and magnesium. So whenever you can, choose whole grains over refined grains. [emphasis mine]

The whole article is an interesting reading. This page has a definition of whole grains and also a list of whole grains that may provide some inspiration.

Whole grains or foods made from them contain all the essential parts and naturally-occurring nutrients of the entire grain seed. If the grain has been processed (e.g., cracked, crushed, rolled, extruded, and/or cooked), the food product should deliver approximately the same rich balance of nutrients that are found in the original grain seed.

How about trying a grain or a flour that you have never tasted before? Note that so-called pseudocereals (including amaranth buckwheat, and quinoa) are acceptable for the event. Make sure the grain or flour you are using is whole (for example, pearl barley is not a whole grain).

I will be glad to receive your contribution to the event. Here are the simple rules for participating:

  • Prepare a savory or sweet vegetarian dish (eggs and dairy products are allowed) containing some whole grain or whole-grain flour as one of the main ingredients.
  • Write a post about the dish on your blog between July 1st and 31st. Link from your post to this announcement and to the event page on Siri's blog. Feel free to download and use the logo above.
  • Send an e-mail to simosite AT mac DOT com and include your name, blog name and blog address, a permanent link to your post and a photo (maximum width 400px). Please, include the words "Healing foods" in the email subject, so I can more easily retrieve the message in my inbox.
  • You can contribute as many recipes as you wish to the event. Archived recipes are acceptable, but they need to be re-posted and linked to this announcement and to the event page on Siri's blog.
  • If you do not have a blog, you can still participate by sending me your recipe with a picture at the email address indicated above.

Sometimes messages get lost in cyberspace, so if you don't receive an acknowledgment of your email or see a comment on your post, please contact me again by leaving a comment on this announcement.

I will publish a roundup of the event at the beginning of August. The entries received will participate in a random drawing for the giveaway kindly organised by Siri. As mentioned on the event page, two lucky winners will get the following award-winning books:

Cooking At Home With Pedatha

Awarded Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the World 2006, this book documents the culinary legacy of an illustrious Indian grandmother for posterity.

Sukham Ayu

Winner of Best Health & Nutrition Book in the World 2009 – Second Place, this beautiful book has been researched at KARE, an idyllic Ayurvedic research & rejeuvenation establishment near Pune.

Both books will be shipped wherever you live. Note: Siri and myself are not eligible for the random draw.

P.S. The photo I used for the logo shows hulless oats au naturel (on the left) and toasted (details in this post).

Edizione speciale: Novel Food #8

Special Edition: Announcing Novel Food #8

Nf_chef_100px_2 Calling all readers with a passion for cooking and cooks with a love of literature: the new edition of Novel Food, the culinary/literary event that Lisa of Champaign Taste and I co-launched a few seasons ago is here again.

As in the previous editions, we are interested in published literary works (a novel, novella, short story, memoir, bio, poem) that provided you with culinary inspiration.

If you are new to the event, and you are wondering what it is about, follow this link to view my portion of the roundup of the previous edition. There, you will find a link to Lisa’s portion of the roundup.

Rest assured, this is a fun event. And at the end, you get a nice reading list, which will keep you company until the next edition rolls around, later in the year. It will be a special summer reading list.

Here are the simple rules for participating in Novel Food:

  1. Prepare a dish of your choosing that has a connection to a published literary work (novel, novella, short story, memoir, bio, poem).
  2. Publish a post about it on your blog by the end of Saturday July 18, 2009 (midnight, Pacific Time), referencing the Novel Food event. Include a link to this or to Lisa’s announcement. If you wish, you can use the Novel Food logo.
  3. Send an e-mail to Lisa (champaigntaste AT gmail DOT com) or to me (simosite AT mac DOT com) and include your name, blog name and blog address, and a permanent link to your post. Please, include the words “Novel Food” in the email subject, so we can more easily retrieve the message in our inbox.
  4. Non-English submissions are fine. If possible, include an introduction in English.

If you don’t have a blog, send us an email telling us about the recipe, the literary work that inspired it, and, if you have it, a picture of what you made: we will add it to the roundup as well.

Note: If you don’t receive an answer to your email or a comment on your post within two days of sending me or Lisa the email, please contact us again: sometimes email messages get lost in cyberspace.

Lisa and I will do a roundup soon after the deadline.