In this episode: we talk with rock star Mario Batali about the true rockstars: local farmers. And, our favorite Italian stew, cooking without a recipe, pickles, tiny houses, and bucket lists.
 
Our recipe of the week: Tomato artichoke lentil stew (A Couple Cooks)
Sonja’s recipe pick: Spicy peanut stew with butternut squash and chickpeas (Ashlae Warner of Oh Ladycakes)Alex’s recipe pick: Roasted leeks with tangerine vinaigrette (Michael Anthony from V is for
Vegetables)
 
Our honeymoon here, revisited: Rome + the Amalfi Coast
The Flavor Bible by Karen Page.
 
What’s in season near you? A seasonal food chart.
Sonja’s mom’s peach pie.
 
Mario Batali: his empire. His book, America: Farm to Table.
Find a farmer’s market near you.
Our refrigerator pickles. Mario’s pasta a la norma.
 
What’s on your bucket list?
-Sonja’s bucket list was fulfilled in Alaska. And also, here.
-Alex’s bucket list desire: a magical dinner.
Tiny houses.
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