–Lisa Von Coch, visual artist and queen bee These three recipes are fit for a Queen! Every ingredient (except the salt) relies on bee pollination. Try these dishes separately or together for a complete meal dedicated to the wonder of bees. And while you prepare your feast, watch The Pollinatrix in action, manually pollinating [...]
Archive for October, 2011
Seed Bombs
October 17th, 2011 | by adminpith | published in Essays & Explorations, Featured
The Pollinatrix. Photo by Joshua White Make Pollen, Not War By Lisa Corine von Koch As I run or ride my bicycle around my current hometown of Tempe, Arizona, I am often struck by the fact that every thing I see has been PLACED here by humans, and almost nothing remains of what the [...]
Amuse-Bouche: Hope Ginsburg
October 16th, 2011 | by adminpith | published in Amuse Bouche, Featured
amuse-bouche (uh-MYUZ-boosh) noun Similar to but not to be confused with hors d’oeuvre. This is a tidbit, often tiny, served as a free extra to keep you happy while you are waiting for your first course to come. It gives you an idea of the chef’s approach to cooking and the restaurant’s attention to your [...]
Honeyed Banana Breakfast Treat
October 16th, 2011 | by adminpith | published in Recipe Compendium
–Hope Ginsburg, artist Truth is, I hardly ever cook. But here’s a delicious treat from childhood, which comes from the A-Z No Cook Cookbook by Felipe Rojas-Lombardi. Slice one banana in the bottom of a single-serving bowl. Drizzle it with (delicious local) honey. Top with grated coconut. Cover with skim, whole or soy milk. Sprinkle cinnamon on [...]
In Praise of Paulo
October 10th, 2011 | by adminpith | published in Featured, Interviews & Intersections
Paulo Moreiras eulogizes food, history, and the flavors of Portugal Within his home country Portuguese writer Paulo Moreiras may be best known for his culinary-focused historical fiction, but his non-fiction books and essays written in tribute to individual food items are equally as admired by the international community. His first novel, A Demanda de [...]
Fava Beans with Pork Ribs and Portuguese Chorizo
October 10th, 2011 | by adminpith | published in Recipe Compendium
–Paulo Moreiras, writer Enjoy this traditional Portuguese recipe with red wine from the Douro region. Ingredients: 3 pounds pork ribs, cut across the bone into pieces 1 or 2 pounds of fava beans 1 Portuguese chorizo 2 cups diced onions salt pepper cumin olive oil Directions: Slice the pork [...]
