Food, Travel, and Cooking!
One of the many delights of traveling around Italy is having many opportunities to taste wonderful Extra Virgin Olive Oils. I have a fondness for the oils of Umbria. They differ in taste from Tuscan oils. Both are delicious. I
We have eagerly been anticipating the arrival of our 2013 extra virgin olive oil from Amelia, imported directly from the farm in Umbria, since the harvest in November/December. It’s arrived early this year!Umbria produces excellent tasting oil and is as
Here is a very simple, light and deliciously refreshing appetizer; especially good if made with produce from your local Farmer’s Market or your own garden! We had this as an antipasto in Panzano in Chianti a couple of years ago.
Farmer’s Markets @ Nat Bailey Stadium, Kitsilano Community Centre and Trout Lake Oyama Sausage @ Granville Island Market Les Amis du Fromage, 1752 W. 2nd Ave. Benton Brothers Fine Cheese, @ Granville Island Market Batard Boulangerie @ 3958 Fraser Street