Arts & Culture·Recipes Eileen’s Country Kitchen: Warm up to soup January 25, 2008 by Eileen Maher Kronauer Need something to warm you up this winter? A warm bowl of soup should hit the spot. Soups come in many forms—thick and creamy, Read More
Recipes Fennel, Orange, and Rucola salad January 18, 2008 by Ellie Buford This terrific and refreshing salad is perfect served with spicy or rich foods. Raw fennel is crisp with a distinctive aniseed flavor and combines Read More
Recipes Italian-Style Baked Apples January 4, 2008 by Ellie Buford Baked apples Italian style are always done in a nice red wine. When they are baking in the oven the wine nicely seeps through Read More
Recipes Eileen’s Country Kitchen: Christmas traditions around the world December 21, 2007 by Eileen Maher Kronauer Christmas is celebrated in countless special ways around the world. Religion, songs, traditions, and food may vary, but in spite of the different customs Read More
Recipes Onion Minestra December 21, 2007 by Ellie Buford This soup reflects the French influence on the cuisine of northern Italy. While the French would caramelize the onion first, the Italians just saute Read More
Recipes Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Onions December 7, 2007 by Ellie Buford This is a one-pot meal that takes just minutes to prepare and about an hour to bake. Great for a Sunday dinner and for Read More
Recipes Braised Beef in Espresso Coffee November 30, 2007 by Ellie Buford Using espresso coffee makes a most rich sauce and delicious flavor. 1 boneless beef rump roast, at least 3 to 4 pounds 1 ¼ Read More
Arts & Culture·Recipes Eileen’s Country Kitchen: What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers November 23, 2007 by Eileen Maher Kronauer Thanksgiving leftovers can be as tasty as the feast, and many people enjoy the leftovers as much as the original meal itself. Some things Read More
Recipes Grilled Mushrooms November 23, 2007 by Ellie Buford Forty years ago, the mountain area near where I live was a poor agricultural economy marked with a beautiful landscape known for mushrooms. How Read More
Recipes La Ribolita (Bean Soup) November 9, 2007 by Ellie Buford This is a hearty dish from Tuscany that’s perfect for when the weather starts getting cooler. Great for a crowd. ½ pound dried white Read More