Romano Green BeansMay 25, 2012
Photo by Rick Gush Romano green beans are my favorite beans! I had never grown Romano green beans before I came to Italy, and the only ones I had eaten were, I realize now, horribly overcooked. Romano beans have a bit of mucilage like okra, but only a small amount. Unfortunately, overcooking is how to […]
ElderberryMay 18, 2012
The sweet nectar from elderberry plants is used in a popular liqueur in Italy.
Crop Profile: Monk’s Beard (Agretti)May 4, 2012
You’ll be surprised with the taste of this palatte-pleasing crop.
White AsparagusApril 27, 2012
Photo by Rick Gush White asparagus is mostly grown in Germany, but I can find it here in Italy just fine. One of the things I love about the Internet is that it is full of lies, but it is also a great place to do research. So good, that I’ve gotten rid of all […]
Crop Profile: Hanging Summer SquashApril 20, 2012
Because of the many different ways Italian summer squash, or trumpets, can be grown, it has become one of my favorite crops.
Crop Profile: KiwifruitApril 6, 2012
Kiwi vines grow fairly well if you watch for PSA and temperature changes.
Black KaleMarch 30, 2012
Kale’s dark-green leaves are nutrition-dense and easy-to-grow, even out here in Italy.