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Which organic fruits and vegetables should we buy?
September 16, 2010 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
This is the question asked by one of our members who is concerned about the presence of pesticides in fruits and vegetables. My reply below is taken from the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides which lists the dirty dozen and clean fifteen, published by the American organization Environmental Working Group, which has prepared this guide based on […]
It’s harvest time!
September 13, 2010 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
In this season, good vegetables can be found in all the grocery stores. So this is the ideal time to throw together some carrots, cabbage, potatoes, rutabagas, and stewing meat for preparing a good bouilli, as we call it in Quebec, or a pot-au-feu as it is known in France. I’m proposing two different versions […]
Lick your lips for just 1 Euro!
December 26, 2009 Eloïse Vincent 10 Comments
I have simply got to share with you the most fabulous discovery that I have made since my arrival in Italy: the raw milk vending machine! Newly arrived from a country where vending machines are the realm of empty calories and where raw milk cheeses are a delicate subject, I was absolutely stunned to see […]
Cobbler’s pasta
December 2, 2009 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
Long ago, in the poorer neighbourhoods of Naples, people often didn’t have enough money to pay the shoe cobbler. So it was a common practice to barter a few bits of food in exchange for repaired soles.
SOS Tips: Smart grocery shopping
October 18, 2009 Cinzia Cuneo 3 Comments
With a bit of organization, some resourcefulness and some basic knowledge about cooking, you’ll see that it is actually possible to eat well and healthy without putting stress on your wallet!
Mushrooms: An autumn delight
October 10, 2009 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
The harvest period for mushrooms depends mainly on location and climatic conditions. In Quebec, more than 2,000 species are harvested between mid-April and mid-October.
SOS Tips: Stocking up for winter
October 7, 2009 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
If you don’t have a lot of time to prepare preserves this fall, try to at least prepare these two essentials:
Video: Smart grocery shopping
July 7, 2009 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
Cinzia Cuneo did her second report on the popular French TV program Par-dessus le marché this summer. This appearance featured tips on how to intelligently shop for groceries.
