http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Joy+Harrison Food and Drinks Joy Harrison Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=302086&ca=Food+and+Drinks Olive oil has been cherished as a gift from the gods since ancient times. Great societies including the Romans, Greeks and Egyptians prized this “liquid gold” for its health properties as well as its delicious taste. Surprisingly olive oil was not only used in cooking but smeared on the skin to pr... Cooking Joy Harrison Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=253844&ca=Cooking The history of Italian cooking actually stems all the back to the traditions of the Romans and Greeks. There are still dishes today, such as polenta, which are practically identical to the meals that were prepared for the Roman soldiers over 2000 years ago. The next time you dig into a plate of past... Cooking Joy Harrison Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=244097&ca=Cooking Italians insist upon fresh ingredients in their food, and their herbs are no exception. There are a variety of fresh herbs common in Italian cooking. Most people are familiar with the little bottles of dried herbs from the grocery store, but if you haven’t prepared food with fresh herbs, you really...