Archive for February, 2013

Tomato, Feta, Herb Olive Oil, Mission Fig Balsamic

Petite Salade a Tomate – Winter Version

This is a simple salad inspired by a few olive oils and vinegars I had on hand. During the Christmas holiday season, I visited OliveIt  in Whitby and purchased a sample kit of beautiful oils and vinegars.   I’ve enjoyed this handy mix of oils and vinegars for dipping with fresh breads, but today I decided […]

Beautiful – Day or Night

“Bella” is related to the Italian and Latin words meaning beautiful. “Notte” means night. Bella Notte = Beautiful Night! Almost in my backyard, is a special Ristorante known as Bella Notte.  I’ve been enjoying their fine food for over a decade now.  Florence, Rome, Pompeii, beautiful Italy, look no further, authentic Italian cuisine is closer […]