Yesterday I clipped a recipe, Farro Salad with Roasted Rutabaga, Ricotta Salata and Hazelnuts, from the Dining section of the New York Times. "I have to try this," I said to myself.
Rutabagas aren't new to me. I've been cooking them for a long time. However, I had never tasted farro. That was to change sooner than I had anticipated.
At dinner last night, I opted for an entree of emmer and quinoa, crispy pig's jowl and shoulder. It was a satisfying taste treat.
When I arrived home, I googled "emmer" only to discover it is another name for farro (especially in Italy)! The coincidence was striking, a matter of attraction, perhaps.
I enjoy pushing the boundaries of areas of passion. Food is just one, and an important one at that.
Note: Emmer wheat is a low yielding wheat. It was one of the first crops domesticated in the Near East and was widely cultivated in the ancient world.
That meal sounds wonderful. Where did you have it?
Marion
Posted by: marion schultheis | January 16, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Dear Marion,
We went to the Blue Hill in Greenwich Village. It was memorable dining!
Bethene
Posted by: Bethene LeMahieu | January 19, 2010 at 08:53 AM