Porto Zante’s staff-to-guests ratio at high season is two-to-one but this was week two of the season so it was closer to three-to-one, a ratio that felt almost presidential.

Ingredients . ¾ cup farro; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 finely chopped scallions; ¼ cup minced or finely chopped chives; 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil ...

Farro and herb salad with nuts and currants. This salad is a riot of textures — nutty farro, crunchy nuts, peppery greens, soft, fruity currants and tender, flavorful herbs.

Kem Ormond is a features writer for The Country. She’s also a keen gardener. This week, she’s discussing the difference between the aubergine and the eggplant, which is absolutely nothing!

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The Mexican government has already established 28 ZPRs in the country, spanning the four coastal states of Baja California Sur, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo | Photo courtesy of CONAPESCA ...