Thursday, January 21, 2010

Food Questions

What is gnochi? Describe the origin of the food and what it's made of.
Gnochi is made of flour, and potato that is boiled in water till soft.  They are italian potato dumplings smaller than a ping-pong ball and it is cooked like italian pasta, serves with tomato sauce.

What is ribollita? Describe what it's made of.
Ribollita is a classic tuscan soup that is made of vegetables, beans and soup. 

What is the title of Marco's cookbook?
Salt to taste.

Where was Marco's first cooking experience?
Marco's first cooking experience was in Cibreo, Florence. 

What is the name of Marco's wine bar?

How does Marco describe Hearth?

Where does Marco shop for his ingredients? 

Which dishes do Marco's customers "come in twice a month" to eat?

What is a seasonal menu?

List the names of that that were unfamiliar to you in this article.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Fruits and Veggies in Season


January
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Grapefruit
  • Leeks
  • Lemons
  • Oranges
  • Papaya
  • Tangelos
  • Tangerines
February
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Grapefruit
  • Lemons
  • Oranges
  • Papayas
  • Tangelos
March
  • Broccoli
  • Lettuce
  • Mangoes
  • Pineapple
April
  • Artichoke
  • Asparagus
  • Broccoli
  • Lettuce
  • Mangoes
  • Pineapple
  • Rhubarb
  • Spring peas
  • Zucchini
May
  • Apricot
  • Artichoke
  • Asparagus
  • Broccoli
  • Cherries
  • Lettuce
  • Okra
  • Pineapple
  • Rhubarb
  • Spring peas
  • Zucchini
June
  • Apricots
  • Blueberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Cherries
  • Corn
  • Lettuce
  • Peaches
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelon
July
  • Apricots
  • Blueberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Corn
  • Cucumbers
  • Green beans
  • Kiwi
  • Lettuce
  • Peaches
  • Plums
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Summer squash
  • Tomatoes
  • Watermelon
August
  • Apricots
  • Blueberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Corn
  • Cucumbers
  • Eggplant
  • Green beans
  • Kiwi
  • Lettuce
  • Peaches
  • Plums
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Summer squash
  • Tomatoes
  • Watermelon
September
  • Apples
  • Eggplants
  • Grapes
  • Lettuce
  • Persimmon
  • Pomegranate
  • Pumpkins
  • Spinach
  • Tomatoes
October
  • Apples
  • Broccoli
  • Cranberries
  • Grapes
  • Lettuce
  • Pomegranate
  • Pumpkins
  • Spinach
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Winter squash
November
  • Apples
  • Broccoli
  • Cranberries
  • Mushrooms
  • Oranges
  • Pears
  • Persimmon
  • Pomegranate
  • Pumpkins
  • Spinach
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Tangerines
  • Winter squash
December
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Cranberries
  • Grape fruit
  • Mushrooms
  • Oranges
  • Papayas
  • Pears
  • Pomegranate
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Tangelos
  • Tangerines

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Food Menu

Yogurt, plain, low fat - 1 cup - 400 mg
Swiss cheese - 1 slice - 408 mg
Cheddar cheese - 1 slice - 306 mg
Skim milk - 1 cup - 302 mg
Ice cream - 1/2 cup - 85 mg

Waffle - 1 7-inch - 171 mg
Biscuit - 1 - 58 mg
Cereal bar - 1 - 200 mg

Orange juice - 8 oz - 350 mg

Tofu, raw - 1/2 cup - 258 mg
Sardines - 3 oz - 321 mg
Almonds - 1 oz - 80 mg

Spinach - 1/2 cup - 122 mg
Okra - 1/2 cup - 88 mg

Lasagna - 1 slice - 460 mg
Pizza, cheese - 2 slices - 277 mg

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Haha!

Head shoulders knees and toes!
(knees and toes)

Head shoulders knees and toes!
(knees and toes)

Mouth and ears and eyes and nose!

Head shoulders knees and toes!
(KNEES AND TOES!)

Yay!

Haha
Byee!!