Kathy's Farm

The US friend I mentioned in the introduction to my Travel Page was here for her annual visit to Italy, and we took our traditional short trip. This time it was to London (with a quick peek at Oxford, too). One of the things we did was visit Kew Gardens and have high tea. I had never heard of the gardens that I recall. It was interesting and a lovely park. The grounds are beautiful, relaxing, and so interesting. The green hop-on/hop-off bus helped us cover a lot of ground, and it wasn't...

my Recipe Fig trees are magnificent, beautiful masterpieces of nature. They provide glorious shade, and some branches are perfect for sitting or climbing. Much like the olive tree, the fig tree has been around for a very long time and has played a significant role in human civilization. And, of course, there are the figs. Figs are the oldest known cultivated fruit. Since the story of Adam and Eve depicts them wearing fig leaves, fig trees must have grown wild back then. But really, fig leaves...

This recipe and photos are from Francois de Melogue our Guest Chef. Please read his story here. Francois de Melogue Calamari Salad with Farro, Chickpeas, and Preserved Lemon Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4 Francois: " This is a vibrant, sun-soaked Mediterranean salad perfect for summer entertaining." "Just before serving, I love to drizzle the salad with a splash of high-quality extra virgin olive oil. That final touch adds a silky richness and a spicy, assertive...