Here it is, the watershed that – following our Italian tradition – inexorably separate the “before and afterwards” of each year: we’re talking about Ferragosto and… the bygone flour.
… Ferragosto and… the Bygone Flour
Tag: gluten-free guide
Ode to Pinzimonio (and Panzanella Salad)
This is an Ode to Pinzimonio (and Panzanella Salad)… Dear readers of “Open Celery,” as I’m sure you’re aware, it’s July, and, as you certainly know, in the Northern Emisphere it’s a very hot month, with its Heat Warning Alerts!
… Ode to Pinzimonio (and Panzanella Salad)
Speaking of Coffee and Caffeine
Speaking of coffee and caffeine… Sometime ago I read a nice piece written by Michael Pollan on “Caffeine” How coffee and tea created the modern world. It’s about the invisible addiction triggered by his majesty the coffee, and its caffeine content.
… Speaking of Coffee and Caffeine
It’s May, Let’s Savor the Beauty of Nature! 😋
It is May, ode to flowers and vegetables, with Spring in full swing, and flowers blooming… and lots of pollen in the air: it’s intoxicating 😵💫 In any case it’s May, let’s savor the beauty of nature!
… It’s May, Let’s Savor the Beauty of Nature! 😋
3+ Savory Ideas for an Italian Plant-Based “PicNic or Brunch” Menu
Here are 3+ savory ideas for an Italian “picnic or brunch” plant-based menu.
… 3+ Savory Ideas for an Italian Plant-Based “PicNic or Brunch” Menu
It’s Springtime: Eat More Plants for a Change!
Just pause and reflect: it’s Springtime, let’s eat more plants for a change! … Are you ready for Spring?
… It’s Springtime: Eat More Plants for a Change!
OMG, It’s Leap Year, Again!
February is a really dire month. Starting from the 9th, then the 13th, 14th, and 15th, and, this time, it’s going to be of 29 days… OMG, it’s Leap Year, again!
… OMG, It’s Leap Year, Again!
To New Beginnings, or the (Usual) New Year Resolutions
Here’s to new beginnings or the (usual) new year resolutions… or are those intentions?
… To New Beginnings, or the (Usual) New Year Resolutions
The Bloody Mary, Virgin or Not, is a Great Cocktail
Thirst-quenching, refreshing and, somehow, restorative – especially in its Virgin form – the Bloody Mary, Virgin or Not, is a Great Cocktail, a delight in a glass, provided you like tomatoes 😉 Here’s the recipe’s story…
… The Bloody Mary, Virgin or Not, is a Great Cocktail
Martini & Co. Dry, Dirty, Naked, Reverse… Repeat ;)
Ahh, the Cocktail Martini & Co. Dry, Dirty, Naked, Reverse. Let’s start from the “Co.”: it stands for “good company” and – at least in this case – for the assorted number of variations, just as well the lovely bunch to share a drink with.
… Martini & Co. Dry, Dirty, Naked, Reverse… Repeat 😉