Tag Archives: roasted garlic appetizer

Tuscan white bean spread

By Janelle | Published 03/10/2010

I find ‘white bean spread’ to be a spy-cover for what it really is: roasted garlic spread (at least—my version of it).
It is so common in trattorias and osterias all around Tuscany and greater Italy, to find a mix of bruschetta or crostini on the menu. In Tuscany we frequently run into these crostini toppers: liver spread, tomatoes, lard with or without honey, olive paste, ricotta, and very frequently:… [more]

list of holiday appetizers

By Janelle | Published 12/19/2007

It is that time of year, when we engage in party-throwing and dressing up and cocktailing for the sake of the season. In my opinion, we should do this more often, despite the season. I just think it is good to gather, converse, and to not replace a perfect tag line: eat, drink and be merry.
Merry in March. Merry in May. Merry on our way.
Life is short—throw more… [more]