http://www.computercook.com/ Mangia Mediterranean en Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:05:00 GMT Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:05:00 GMT info@computercook.com info@computercook.com http://www.computercook.com/in-season-foods-for-summer/ A key part of borrowing concepts from the Mediterranean kitchen is to cook with the freshest ingredients. That means using the most in season product available. For the Northern Hemisphere... http://www.computercook.com/in-season-foods-for-summer/#comments http://www.computercook.com/in-season-foods-for-summer/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:05:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/my-easiest-bolognese-sauce-recipe-ever/ I lived in Germany from 2002-2004 and the Bolognese sauce that I used to make back then was the tastiest and easiest I've ever made. For years I couldn't even... http://www.computercook.com/my-easiest-bolognese-sauce-recipe-ever/#comments http://www.computercook.com/my-easiest-bolognese-sauce-recipe-ever/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:41:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/6-ways-to-enjoy-proseco/ Proseco is one of my go to summer beverages. I love it with a slight chill and it seems to accompany all things summer quite well. I usually order it... http://www.computercook.com/6-ways-to-enjoy-proseco/#comments http://www.computercook.com/6-ways-to-enjoy-proseco/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:14:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/5-things-to-do-with-pesto/ Writing about keeping a fresh herb garden reminded me that I love pesto and that it is one dish that you simply can't use dried herbs for. I like to... http://www.computercook.com/5-things-to-do-with-pesto/#comments http://www.computercook.com/5-things-to-do-with-pesto/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:51:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/grow-fresh-herbs/ When we stayed in a vacation apartment in Santorini, one thing I noticed were the pots of fresh herbs outside on the balcony by the kitchen. I notice fresh herbs... http://www.computercook.com/grow-fresh-herbs/#comments http://www.computercook.com/grow-fresh-herbs/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:45:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/what-to-do-with-fresh-strawberries/ It's late June and that means one thing - strawberries are in season and should be just about reaching their peak in some regions. When strawberries are picked before they... http://www.computercook.com/what-to-do-with-fresh-strawberries/#comments http://www.computercook.com/what-to-do-with-fresh-strawberries/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:38:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/what-are-your-favorite-mediterranean-foods/ There's more to Mediterranean food than just the standards. Sure, Italian, Greek, Spanish, and French food are all amazingly delicious. But there are some cuisines that people don't often think... http://www.computercook.com/what-are-your-favorite-mediterranean-foods/#comments http://www.computercook.com/what-are-your-favorite-mediterranean-foods/ Wed, 12 May 2010 09:54:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-cooking-is-naturally-healthy-my-weight-loss-goal/ As I mentioned in a previous post, I'm on a quest to loose some weight and I plan to do that by eating a diet that my ancestors ate... http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-cooking-is-naturally-healthy-my-weight-loss-goal/#comments http://www.computercook.com/mediterranean-cooking-is-naturally-healthy-my-weight-loss-goal/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:14:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/easy-spaghetti-puttanesca-recipe/ I thought it was about time I shared a recipe in the "Build Your Own Pasta Dish" series. In the spirit of teaching you that you don't need to worry... http://www.computercook.com/easy-spaghetti-puttanesca-recipe/#comments http://www.computercook.com/easy-spaghetti-puttanesca-recipe/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:32:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/weight-loss-mediterranean-food-all-food-this-blog-has-it-all/2/ You see - I love to cook, I like to eat. So - it seems rather limiting to keep this blog ONLY about Mediterranean cooking, right? For example, I'll be... http://www.computercook.com/weight-loss-mediterranean-food-all-food-this-blog-has-it-all/2/#comments http://www.computercook.com/weight-loss-mediterranean-food-all-food-this-blog-has-it-all/2/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:18:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/the-best-italian-food-ive-eaten-has-been-in-germany/ Yes, you read that correctly. I lived in southern Germany for two years and the Italian food I consumed while there has rivaled and eve surpassed anything I've ever had... http://www.computercook.com/the-best-italian-food-ive-eaten-has-been-in-germany/#comments http://www.computercook.com/the-best-italian-food-ive-eaten-has-been-in-germany/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:05:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/italion-cooking-and-venetian-cuisine/ At the bookstore today I found a wonderful cookbook about the food of Venice. I love books with pictures and stories as I read cookbooks not for the recipes per... http://www.computercook.com/italion-cooking-and-venetian-cuisine/#comments http://www.computercook.com/italion-cooking-and-venetian-cuisine/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:42:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/how-to-build-your-own-pasta-dish-beyond-the-basics/ In one of my last posts I talked about creating delicious pasta dishes at home worthy of restaurants - even fancy restaurants that hire experienced chefs. All you need to... http://www.computercook.com/how-to-build-your-own-pasta-dish-beyond-the-basics/#comments http://www.computercook.com/how-to-build-your-own-pasta-dish-beyond-the-basics/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:55:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/stocking-the-pantry-to-create-great-pasta-dishes-in-a-snap/ Do you need some tips on stocking your pantry? I'd thought I'd take this moment to offer up a list of some key ingredients to have on hand for when... http://www.computercook.com/stocking-the-pantry-to-create-great-pasta-dishes-in-a-snap/#comments http://www.computercook.com/stocking-the-pantry-to-create-great-pasta-dishes-in-a-snap/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:47:00 GMT http://www.computercook.com/restaurant-quality-pasta-dishes-you-can-make-at-home/ I love going out for Italian food because I absolutely love the way restaurants put together their pasta dishes. Some of my favorites are also classics. Spaghetti Tonno (with tuna... http://www.computercook.com/restaurant-quality-pasta-dishes-you-can-make-at-home/#comments http://www.computercook.com/restaurant-quality-pasta-dishes-you-can-make-at-home/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:25:00 GMT