This vegetarian farro salad recipe features lots of veggies, toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta and a light lemon olive oil dressing - and it's packed with the hearty ancient grain known as farro of course! I don't think I could ever happily live without grains. From whole grain toast and crusty Italian bread, to oatmeal, rice, and pasta, healthy grains are definitely a focal point of my diet, along with fruits & veggies. And one of my favorite grains lately has been the hearty ancient grain known as farro. Farro has been eaten by humankind for a long time...as in, it's been traced back to early Mesopotamia 20,000 years ago. It's a bit nutty and chewy - and I happen to find it satisfying and deeeelicious. I think that sometimes people find farro to be a bit ... [Read More]
Archives for October 2020
A New England Autumn Road Trip to Bethel, Maine
Autumn in New England is lovely! The vibrant colored trees make everything look gorgeous & the temperatures are mild and comfortable - making it a great time to soak up the outdoors & get time in nature before winter hits and the temperatures drop. What better time for a New England road trip? When I moved to Connecticut two years ago, I created a list of places I wanted to travel to in New England, including Vermont, Rhode Island, Boston, Nantucket and Maine. I've visited the former four, and decided that October would be a nice time to venture out on a road trip up to Maine. Sitting pretty as the most northeastern state in America, Maine is known for its natural beauty. For this trip, I envisioned hiking, soaking up small town country life, and getting some relaxation ... [Read More]
