Once you have let the artichokes sit overnight in vinegar, remove them and let them sit for a day to drain, upside down, on a plate. When they are dry, place then in a jar and cover with olive oil. It’s important to leave the open to remove any air in the jars. Hit the…
Keeping Kitchen- Artichokes
When shopping at the market, as I mentioned, we first enjoy all the the seasons best fresh. As the season goes on, then prices start to drop and we think about buying in quantity and putting up the excess for another season. I saw the first tiny “baby” artichokes at the market yesterday. Usually I…
Welcome to our Keeping Kitchen
Spring is arriving slowly here in Tuscany, the hills are turning a patchwork of velvety green with rolling hills of wheat and dotted with yellow colza plants. The vines are budding and trees are filling out with leaves. It is my favorite season,but also because our little vegetable gardens are coming to life. My friend Kate…