Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Friday 30 July 2010

Chicago Tribune Food and Drink Newsletter

Fruit pies, perfected

Fruit pies, perfected

A great pie is perfection, made simple
Nothing celebrates summer quite like fresh fruit pie. It's like taking the best the season has to offer -- beautiful, vibrant-colored fruit nurtured to ripeness under a hot sun -- and packaging that bounty in a tender, flaky crust. Like a gift.

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The straight truth about vermouth

The straight truth about vermouth

This elixir is worth a second taste -- straight up
Summer is a great time to examine the variety of vermouths, which go way beyond manhattans and martini mixers. Expand your summer aperitif regime: Dabble with varieties and splash with soda on ice. Cheers!

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Recipe: Quesadillas stuffed with greens, feta

Recipe: Quesadillas stuffed with greens, feta

Versatile dish can be exotic or down to earth
Just because a meal is easy to make doesn't mean it's bland. On a weekday evening, tortillas filled with rich melted cheese and braised dark greens can be sublime.

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