Savoring fresh: On the farm, on the table, one trip at a time.
This easy artichoke salad is perfect for a main course vegetarian salad or served alongside grilled chicken or fish for the omnivores. You might want to accompany it with grilled polenta. When it comes to simple, wholesome, delicious food, the Italians rise to the top. This Sicilian-style artichoke salad calls for ready-to-use artichoke hearts. Don’t […]
Serve these Greek donuts — Loukoumades — with a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and some toasted walnuts. This easy lemon cranberry cake loaf is pretty danged good, too! Greek loukoumades recipe Sometimes referred to as lokma, these doughnuts are popular in Turkey, Egypt, and Greece. Some say these sweet Greek donuts were […]
Some of the freshest shrimp on the island comes from the famous shrimp trucks Oahu offers up on the island’s north shore. Be sure to give some of these Hawaii foods a try while you’re there! When you think “Hawaii” it’s probably not likely that you imagine shrimp. Probably less likely that you imagine a […]
This recipe comes from Cook Italy, where i had the opportunity to learn to make two different pasta dishes from Carmelita. This sausage and mushroom pasta served with freshly made tagliatelle was divine! Be sure to try this farfalle pasta with zucchini and ham, too. The tagliatelle pasta for this recipe was made fresh, right […]
This beef ragu is comfort food at its best. There are so many ways to enjoy this hearty dish! Bonus points since you can prep it and set it to cook in your slow cooker, if you like! Serve it over polenta or freshly made pasta. Beef Ragu First let’s start with this: What IS […]
This classic polenta recipe can be served straight out of the pot as a creamy polenta recipe, or used to make fried or grilled polenta. It would be excellent served with this hueveos rancheros recipe! What is polenta? Now, don’t be worried if you don’t know! I had never heard of polenta until I married […]
A favorite dish in Mexico, this huevos rancheros recipe– or rancher’s eggs — is common fare in many Mexican food restaurants. At its most basic, it’s a fried egg served in a tortilla, but the toppings make each plate unique! Check out these other breakfast recipes, too! Making this easy huevos rancheros recipe This traditional […]
When you can’t get to Italy, bring the flavor of your favorite destination home with these tasty Italian recipes! From savory meals to indulgent desserts, you’ll find something here to make your taste buds swoon. Vino rosa optional. Heading to Italy? Check out 30 things to know before you go. Italian recipes for your table […]
This rustic southern cornbread is cooked in a cast-iron skillet for a crispy crumb. It’s going to make your mouth so happy! You might want to serve it with this sweet potato black bean chili. What is a true southern cornbread? Ask a hundred people and you’ll get a hundred different answers as to what […]
When visiting a new country for the first time, it’s understandable to find yourself uncertain about local customs. While we found the Italian people to be very accommodating when visiting Italy, I’m sure there were at least a couple times that they shook their head in consternation over our cluelessness! Here are some quick tips […]
You’re going to love Cultured Table! Join us as we explore different regions through the food on our plates.
No matter where we are in the world, we need to eat. Our food culture here in America differs drastically from the food culture in other parts of the world. There are parts of our American food culture that I can embrace fully — like the shift to eating locally grown produce and cooking meals from scratch. And while the fast food that appears nightly on many tables isn’t the high point of food in the USA, it also presents an opportunity to guide people to good food. To introduce the idea of homemade food rather than pre-packaged options. To showcase garden fresh produce. And to gain insight into what eating looks like in other parts of the world. Through food, we can understand one another and open our hearts, minds, and stomachs to the differences — and similarities — between humans from across the globe.