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How can something so simple be so perfect? If ever the phrase “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” applies to a recipe, it applies to this elementary concoction of quartered tomatoes, sliced onions, green peppers, barrel-aged feta, Santorini capers, and fresh oregano, all tossed in a light, lemony vinaigrette.
Eating outdoors is one of life’s finest pleasures. It is not just a trick of the imagination that makes food smell and taste better under blue skies or under the stars. The fire in your grill and the freshness of the air add savor to every dish, whether it is served in a patio, a back yard, a picnic grove or on a stretch of sand or grass on lake, stream or ocean. – James Beard
Dear ELV,
I’m in something of a quandary and perhaps you can help. I have been a discerning, Franco-phile, Ital-o-phile, well-traveled, gorgeous gourmand for most of my adult life. But now, after two divorces and a few financial setbacks, I’ve been forced to marry below my station in life. Continue reading “Ask ELV”