This morning we drove out to Oakvale Farmstead for their holiday open house. We were greeted exuberantly by Greta, a golden lab farm dog. I could tell, it was going to be a delightful morning. Instantly, Cherub was off and running, enticing Greta to follow her around, which she did without hesitation. I met with Dena… Read More Open House at Oakvale Farmstead Cheese
This is, in fact, a cooking blog. But there are times that even Persephone has to set down the saute pan and back away from the kitchen. Every once in a while, I like to head out and let someone else do the cooking. And when I do, most of the time, we head for… Read More Giveaway of the Day | Dine Originals
If you are or know a food lover, this is the Christmas gift. Really. The Heart of the Artichoke, by David Tanis, is beautifully written and photographed. Much like those showpiece cookbooks that you will probably never cook from. But the true beauty of this book lies in its practicality. Co-Chef at Chez Panisse, Tanis’s cooking is… Read More Giveaway of the Day | Heart of the Artichoke Cookbook
I have enjoyed Silver Bridge Coffee since earlier this year. I sampled it at Whole Foods and was smitten. I’m a sucker for a really good flavored coffee. And Silver Bridge has some great ones. Right now I’ve been drinking the Pumpkin Spice. If I’m not careful I can go through a whole carafe. I… Read More Giveaway of the Day | Silver Bridge Coffee
We go through olive oil in this house in vast quantities. The Olive Orchard is a local importer of olive oils, famed for their Sicilian EV which is the key ingredient in Jeni’s Olive Oil and Sea Salted Pepitas. I love this set. It’s a really perfect gift: two 250 ml bottles of olive oil (one Greek, one… Read More Giveaway of the Day | The Olive Orchard
The turkey coma is fading, the leftover turkey carcass is simmering on the stove for stock, and now you can start thinking about what to do about your holiday gifts. ‘Tis the season to be giving! Perhaps you’ve got a friend or family member that loves all things food, or all things Ohio or all things fabulous. … Read More The Official Persephone’s Kitchen Holiday Gift Guide
I’m so excited for you, dear reader. Persephone has presents. Surprises for you on the terrace! I’ve written about a few of my favorite things and now, they are here, in my Kitchen, waiting to be given away. Beginning this Friday, I’ll be doing a giveaway a day for a week. The kind folks at… Read More Presents from Persephone’s Kitchen | A Week of Giveaways
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