by melodie@melodiek.com | Sep 27, 2020 | Dishes, North America, Recipes, Savor 196, Savories, the Americas, United States
A-LŌ-HA. If you’re anything like me, this Hawaiian greeting may feel like a bear hug the first time you hear it. Depending upon the situation it can mean, “Hello” or “Goodbye.” Whichever, the attitude behind the word is always one that...
by melodie@melodiek.com | Jan 31, 2020 | Afghanistan, Asia, Dishes, Foods and Dishes, Recipes, Savor 196, Savories
“There is no sight on earth more appealing than the sight of a woman making dinner for someone she loves.”–Thomas Wolfe Are you happy they’ve invited you to make a dish for your next home group meeting but haven’t a clue what to make? A small...
by melodie@melodiek.com | Dec 4, 2019 | Dishes, Europe, Foods and Dishes, Italy, Recipes, Savor 196, Sweets
Abigail wasted no time. She quickly gathered … nearly a bushel of roasted grain, 100 clusters of raisins, and 200 fig cakes. ~ 1 Samuel 25:18 When it came to catering, Abigail of Carmel was no slouch. This wise woman of ancient Israel knew that a meal...
by melodie@melodiek.com | Jul 8, 2015 | Dishes, Europe, Foods and Dishes, Italy, Recipes, Savor 196, Savories
“Authenticity” —as a goal—sounds noble enough, but flavor is what counts. The Spaghetti Carbonara recipe I’ve followed for decades, one I can vouch for, comes from a vintage cookbook called… The Italian Cookbook. I found “The Italian...
by melodie@melodiek.com | May 5, 2015 | Destinations, Dishes, Europe, Europe, Foods and Dishes, Italy, Popular, Savor 196, Savories
. . . Rome is as good as it gets, particularly when you throw in Italian food.~ Roger Federer The cuisine of Rome is like its people ~ direct and energetic. Throughout the city and the surrounding region of Lazio, strong flavors prevail in dishes made with...