Real Italian pesto any time of year... gorgeous chocolate-walnut brownies made with olive oil instead of butter... egg noodles with prosciutto, peas and two cheeses... the quinoa bowl of lemon, raisins, toasted pine nuts and scallions...Virgin Territory, the story of Mediterranean olive oil and recipes featuring the region's best liquid gold...
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GUESTS:
- Christopher Prosperi is chef and owner of Metro Bis restaurant in Simsbury, Conn.
- Linda Giuca is a food columnist for The Hartford Courant and co-owner of Alforno restaurant in Old Saybrook, Conn.
- Carol Baugh is our special guest and much-loved home cook.
- Nancy Harmon Jenkins is the author of Virgin Territory: Exploring the World of Olive Oil.
Lori Mack and Jonathan McNicol contributed to this show.