Late the first night in Rome many years ago, Hades and I wandered. Blinking in the bright lights of the wedding cake, looking for a spot to grab dinner, tired from our long trip, still adjusting to the time change. We came across a tiny nameless spot, umbrellas still up outside, despite the late hour. … Read More Are you awake?* | Cacio e Pepe
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
Persephone has a little food philosophy: eat locally as much as possible, and when things aren’t grown or produced locally, try to support a locally-based business that provides them. I caught up with Kieren Metts of Columbus-based (more specifically, Grandview Heights) The Olive Orchard Friday at Whole Foods. I was fortunate to have a chance to taste several of… Read More The Olive Orchard | Local Importer of Worldly Oils
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