Basic research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing. - Wernher von Braun

While shopping for my mother’s birthday gift, as usual, I found something I would like myself. I’ve always loved to cook hearty stews for the family. The last few years these economical stews have become a staple and the kids think they are just terrific. When I pair them with fresh bread-maker bread the tummies go to bed very happy. Anyway, the extravagant, but practical Amazon wish list item is dried beans. Yep, isn’t that everyone’s wish? A 10 pound bag of dried cranberry beans?
My favorite Italian Cookbook is The Classic Italian Cookbook by Marcella Hazan.