Archive for December, 2010

The Feast of the Seven Fishes

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Feast of the Seven Fishes (festa dei sette pesci), celebrated on Christmas Eve, also known as The Vigil (La Vigilia), is believed to have originated in Southern Italy and is not a known tradition in many parts of Italy. Today, it is a completely Italian-American feast that typically consists of seven different seafood dishes. Some Italian American families have been known to celebrate with 9, 11 or 13 different seafood dishes. This celebration is a commemoration of the wait, Vigilia di Natale, for the midnight birth of the baby Jesus.

Two Snooty Chefs Grilled Oaxaca Molê Lamb Chops

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

Recipe submitted by Cheryl Perry – Elizabeth City, NC
Serves 8
Try this savory dish that’s easy to prepare but special enough for a holiday gathering.

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge with Date Syrup

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

Organics are for Everyone Date Syrup is the thick, luxurious nectar taken from the fruit of the date palm tree. It is delightful on pancakes and waffles. It is phenomenal drizzled on top of goat cheese and crisp bread. Or, use it as an alternative sweetener in place of processed sugar or honey. Personally, we [...]