Discovering Permaculture in Jordan: A Video Diary
from May 27, 2010
On a trip to Jordan last year, Emma visited two permaculture projects, this is a brief video diary of what she saw. For more information about th
Wild Leeks
from Mar 22, 2010
Wild leeks have been well known in Greece since antiquity, appearing in several ancient texts; in present day Greece they are still a highly valued food. They appear in late winter and early spring on
Bergamot
from Jan 19, 2010
Earl Grey was always the tea party tea of choice in my house growing up and
How Olive Oil is Made
from Jan 13, 2010
Olive season typically runs from October to early January.
Growing a Local Food Movement
from Mar 16, 2009
San Miguel fosters a lively local food culture.
Roasted Pork "Pibil"
from Mar 2, 2009
Although Cochinita Pibil is from the Yucatan Peninsula, it is eaten and loved all throughout Mexico. Sophia's aunt Lupita guides us through this delicious recipe.
Famous Fish Tacos at Rossy
from Feb 4, 2009
Tacos Rossy in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California, is one of the most famous fish taquerias in the world.
Roman Holiday- Places to Eat in Rome
from Nov 14, 2008I have been in Rome for the past week and have been picking up a bunch of restaurant tips for people who might find themselves in the hungry in the "Eternal City". I have roamed (pun intended) around the main viales, narrow vias, and tiny vicolos day in and day out. Before coming I found a Gourmet Collector's Edition on Rome from 2003 and circled all of the places that I wanted to try. I also used a few of my family's trusted guidebooks, but those were not as descriptive or telling. Here are a few of my discoveries on where and how to eat in Rome.
What People Eat: Turkey's Aegean Coast
from Nov 13, 2008By Sophia Brittan
This is an objective account about the way people eat in the Aegean region of Turkey. The observations were made in the Summer and are specific to that season.
Carciofi a la Giuda
from Nov 12, 2008Being in Rome has given me some new perspective on the food situation in the United States. They say that the Jewish food of Rome is the oldest and most authentic, because it has stretched back so many thousands of years. Carciofa a la Giuda (Jewish style Artichokes) is a must-eat dish in Rome and is served in almost every food establishment. What is interesting about Roman Jewish cuisine is that it was born in the Ghetto, and is some of the simplest Italian fare that there is.