From Wikipedia: Panzanella or panmolle is a type of Italian dish originating in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, Marche and Lazio. The dish is a bread salad popular in the summer months. It includes sliced bread and fresh tomatoes, flavored with basil, olive oil, and vinegar, often with salt and pepper.

Sometimes thought of as a "leftover salad," additional panzanella ingredients often vary widely, and could include lettuce, white wine, capers, anchovies, celery, carrots, red wine, red onion, cucumber, tuna, parsley, boiled eggs, mint, bell peppers, lemon juice, and garlic....

Welcome to the August 4th, 2008 edition of All Things Eco.

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As you all know, I am visiting my family in Connecticut. Well, my dad, although he would deny it, is a great cook. He's one of those people who can throw a bunch of ingredients together and make a really good meal (and on the cheap and easy), and that's what he did the other night....

I got something in the mail Monday that reminded me to update you all on my Vodka 360 post....

I have to admit, I am a pretty bad cook. I have been known to "burn water" in the past... twice, actually. I forget the pan is on and boil the water right out of it, burning the pan. I need recipes to survive, or the only foods we would ever eat would come from cans. A few of the recipes at house hubbies home cooking look absolutely delicious, and I felt the need to share some that I want to try.

Norwegian Style Cucumber Dill Salad My mom would say she can't eat this, that cucumbers make her burp, but I personally love them and really want to try out this salad....