The Spain in Iowa Summer Blogger Series. A series to highlight people and their passion for food, culture and life. These are some of the people that continually inspire me in my own blog and life. My hope is that they will inspire you as well. To start us off I am beyond myself to have Giulia Scarpaleggia of Juls' Kitchen here on my own blog. Jul's is Italian and blogs from Italy in both Italian and English. (Lucky Us!) She has a vibrant love for her culture, food and family. ... continue reading...
Arroz Con Acelgas – Spanish Rice with Swiss Chard
A typical rice dish from Spain is Arroz Con Acelgas. Calasparra Rice with Swiss Chard. This typical Spanish rice is grown in the Calasparra region of Murica. It’s a small grain that expands up to three times its dry size when cooked. As with most Spanish dishes, only a few fresh and seasonal ingredients are needed. Fresh from my garden tomatoes, swiss chard and cooked white navy beans. A completely nourishing and healthy Mediterranean meal. Arroz Con Acelgas – Calasparra ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, #56
It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Whichever blog that you choose to link up your post, it will show up on all 5 sites! As a reminder, this blog hop is a way to share with many people your posts on what you are doing to live a simple life. Whether that's gardening, raising urban chickens, homeschooling, sewing, making your own deodorant, or cleaning supplies... we want to know about it! ... continue reading...
A Lesson in God’s Will
As I sit, staring at a blank screen about to share a recipe for a Mexican dish using cactus, I just can't. Other thoughts have been fluttering in and out of my mind. Recently I have been having a difficult time blogging as I try to figure out my place in this huge virtual world. I would enjoy to be able to make a living at writing and developing recipes online, yet it often feels like a gaping hole of sunlight from above that is just past my reach. ... continue reading...
Chamomile & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Panna Cotta
If you ever want to enjoy rich, luscious cream, this is the dessert to make. Unlike egg based custards like flan or creme brulee, panna cotta is set by using gelatin. It's completely cream based and can be made in a variety of flavors or topped with honey, jam or jelly. Served cold, it's a refreshing dessert to enjoy on a hot summer day. ... continue reading...
