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March 18, 2013
the lotus-eaters
Somewhere, on a North African island where lotus grows abundantly, a race of people eat only the plant’s fruit, flowers and roots. They lead a life of peace and pleasure-seeking. So say the Greeks.
June 11, 2012
Step by Step: Making Duck Breast Prosciutto
Traditionally, prosciutto is a salt cured and dry aged Italian ham with a delicate buttery texture. In this duck version, Chef Roberto Leoci spins the story a little differently by using a fresh duck breast and a few simple ingredients. The only thing you may find difficult with his technique…is the waiting.
January 10, 2013
Pork Belly Gyros
For a stretch of four years, I was lucky enough to be a resident on the Greek island of Mykonos for a couple of months each year. I’d go to recharge my creative batteries, drink some ouzo, dive for sea urchin roe, and sleep. Standing on the edge of the cerulean blue Aegean Sea and overlooking the tan bodies of Grecian Gods in Speedos, I knew I was exactly where I needed to be. Of course, as nourishing as all that introspection was for my soul, this girl needed to eat.
