"Caviar is to dining what a sable coat is to a girl in evening dress." Ludwig Bemelmans

Minestrone is a classic Italian vegetable soup that changes with the seasons—there’s no single “correct” version. Made with simple vegetables, beans, and pasta, it’s a comforting, nourishing dish that has been cooked in Italian homes for centuries using whatever was on hand.

Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to your taste. Some variations include adding pickles, capers, or using a different type of mustard.

Portobello mushrooms are actually fully grown cremini mushrooms, and their large “steak-like” caps were embraced by chefs as a vegetarian grilling star in the 1980s. When grilled, they absorb flavors beautifully—making them the perfect base for a salty, creamy feta filling with fresh herbs.

Life is full of tough decisions, like choosing between a juicy apple and a slice of apple pie – but why not have both and call it balanced fruitrition!