Constitution Week – Foods of Our Forefathers Part IV The longer winters in New England produced a diet somewhat different from that in Virginia. Not as many varieties of fruits and vegetables grew as in the South, and emphasis was put on those which would store well or which could be converted to something stable […]
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Fresh Spinach
Fresh Spinach Spinach is available year round, but is especially sweet and tender in the late spring, when growing conditions are perfect. Spinach is so versatile; you can eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! In Tuscany, the leaves are baked into a pie with almonds, sugar, and candied lemon peel called torta co'bischeri agli spinaci. Leave it to the Italians to create a spinach dessert. When shopping for spinach the leaves should be crisp and free of moisture. Read More
