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The hubby and I are greeting this year’s spring on a small farm in Ann Arbor, Michigan. That’s one of the fun things about property management and pet sitting, we’re always somewhere new, experiencing new people, places and of course, food. On this sit, we’re …
Updated April 2026 — Originally published April 2014 Easter is right around the corner… and with it, one of my favorite traditions… dying Easter eggs and eating deviled eggs, egg salad, salads with eggs, sandwiches with egg on them. I might not have mentioned this …
I love frittatas. The simplicity and yummy goodness, without the crust of the quiche. See the frittata is basically a naked quiche. It’s just yummy whipped eggs mixed with the ingredients of your choice. Meats, vegetables and cheeses, one at a time or in delightful combinations. Another reason I love frittatas is you …
Updated April 2026 — Originally published April 2014 Easter is right around the corner… and with it, one of my favorite traditions… dying Easter eggs and eating deviled eggs, egg salad, salads with eggs, sandwiches with egg on them. I might not have mentioned this …
Growing up in the southern US, deviled eggs were non-negotiable at every single gathering. After Sunday church service. At a pig picking. And at Easter, of course. So much at Easter, I get a craving every year just seeing the Peeps in the stores. The …
I’ve always relied on canned tuna to keep high quality fish in our diets. But I have to say… for two people who love to cook, since moving to Portugal, the hubby and I rely on canned tuna and sardines way more than I ever …
I have a confession to make… when I’m busy, some of our favorite weeknight meals come straight from the freezer aisle. Like these crispy fish stick tacos with fennel apple slaw and sriracha aioli. These are one of our go to recipes. We keep a …
Growing up, my mom’s guilty pleasure was zipping through the Burger King drive-thru to grab a classic chicken sandwich. That long, breaded patty, soft bun, mayo, and a little lettuce was one of her absolute favorites. I’ll admit when I feel stressed, I started craving …
When I landed in Portugal back in 2015, everyone was telling me, “You can’t leave without trying Caldo Verde.” I still remember that first bowl… and okay, I’ve got to be honest here… I was NOT impressed. It was a watery, bland potato soup with some greens …
Spinach is one of those ingredients I can’t imagine my kitchen without. Whether I’m tossing it raw into salads or sautéing it for a quick side, it’s a true workhorse. Here in Portugal, I’m drawn to the dark green bunches at the market, especially in …
The hubby immediately fell in love with sopa de feijão verde (green bean soup). He ate just a spoonful of the bowl I ordered at a little restaurant in Porto called Talhasca Villa Parda and was in love. Not that I blame him. The talhasca …
Is popcorn a MUST for movie night in your home? It is at ours whether we’re at the theater, or…AT HOME. Of course, I love going to the theater – the big screen, the sound system, and feeling like you’re in the movie. BUT there …
Is there anything better than fresh, warm, corn tortillas wrapped around some meat and veg? That’s heaven on earth for me and the hubby. You can probably tell from the many taco, tamale, and enchilada recipes on this site that we’re obsessed with Mexican food. And I’m talking about …
Today, I’m bringing you a real treat using one of my favorite whole grains, a Spring Farro Salad with Asparagus, Peas and Fresh Herbs.
The hubby and I fell in love with the simple goodness of farro
Farro is a type of ancient wheat that is just plain delicious. I could easily sit down and eat a bowl drizzled with olive oil and be in food heaven.
Farro can be a little hard to find in the grocery stores but it’s slowly gaining popularity, so you can expect to start seeing more of it as the trend takes off. Most of what is on the shelves in the US has been presoaked so cooking time is about 10 minutes instead of the 30 to 40 minutes it normally takes. I’ve found the longer cooking one on Amazon
Barley makes a nice substitute for farro
The Spring Farro Salad with Asparagus, Peas and Fresh Herbs is so simple and easy to make that I’m sure it’ll become a regular addition to your springtime table. It certainly has in our household. Hubby loves it and lists this salad as one of his favorites. I do know he requests it quite often, which brings no argument from me.
We eat Spring Farro Salad with Asparagus, Peas and Fresh Herbs on its own as a complete meal but it also works well as a side dish. It also works well as a dish for a bbq or picnic
I’d be happy to hear your farro stories. Have you tried farro yet? If you haven’t I highly recommend giving it a taste. I have a feeling you’ll fall in love with it the way I did.
