Soup Snapshot
Wild Littleneck Clams, with Fennel, Chickpeas and Meyer Lemon (from this recipe at Saveur, substituting clams instead of mussels.)
A Spring Troika — Part 1
When you hear the word ‘spring’, I bet the first thing that pops up in your mind isn’t something like ‘fennel’. Something more along the lines of ‘ramps’, or perhaps […]
Sunday Snapshots
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to foodblog more often. I think you’ll agree that I’m off to a nice start. Sautéed fennel and cauliflower This is a delicious […]
Fennel and Shrimp for Dinner
If you’re just joining us, the premise behind The Spamwise Chronicles is an appreciation for the beauty in food and in the world around us, for cooking seasonally and eating […]
Cucina Povera
Cucina povera has its roots in Italian history shortly after the end of World War I and extending all throughout most of the 20th century until the last thirty years […]
Of Birthdays, Facebook and Food Photography
The Spamwise Chronicles turns four next July. In blog years, that’s an eternity. If you’ve been a reader or a commenter, thank you from the bottom of my heart for […]
Squid Stew
A few posts ago, Urspo wondered how to make squid tasty and not tough, as it’s wont to do if you cook it longer than three minutes. That’s the thing […]
Seafood 2
Not everything turns out to be a success at Chez Spamwise. A case in point was last night’s dinner…. Pan-roasted squid, served with fennel, orange and wild arugula salad I […]
