Author Archives: HelenFern

What’s for Dinner? Sunday Link up #458

It’s been a crazy year so far. Rain, ice, warm sun, more rain. I’m getting excited for spring. I’ve been cleaning up getting things ready to work the earth and grow some food! And I’m thinking about Valentine treats for … Continue reading

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Pasta alla Amatriciana

We’ve covered three of the four pastas of Rome – and here is the final dish – Pasta alla Amatriciana

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Coffee Crusted Ahi with Sweet Onion and Tomato Relish

National gourmet coffee day was last month. It made me start thinking about my coffee crusted ahi and decided to play around with the idea. Crusted with lemon pepper and coffee grounds, seared and topped with a fresh relish. It … Continue reading

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Pasta Carbonara

Moving to the third pasta of Rome – Carbonara Back in January we started on a tour of the four pastas of Rome. The first one, cacio e pepe, is the foundation of the four, so that’s where we started. … Continue reading

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday Link up #457

The weather sure made a turn around!! We actually hit 60 degrees one day! We got some yard work done and enjoyed walks in the sunshine. It’s really giving me spring fever. However, I’m guessing it’s a false start.  I’ve … Continue reading

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