My cousin gets the credit for introducing me to what became the inspiration for this soup. She brought the original recipe with her and said we should make this for dinner. When my cousin says “should” what she really means is “will”, but usually I’m game for whatever plans she concocts, so it works out anyway!
Continue reading Ginger-Lime Noodle Soup
I think the best thing about milopita is the fact that Greeks eat this for breakfast. Seriously, why wait till the end of the day for something this good?! I think they might be on to something, here.
Continue reading Milopita (Apple Cake)
Last Sunday was a special day for my family. My new grandson was brought to church for the first time following the same kind of practice going back thousands of years. The same practice as when Jesus was brought to the synagogue when he was a baby.
Continue reading A Baby is Blessed
It is easy to understand why Persephone was tempted by the pomegranate seeds offered to her by Hades, as told in the ancient Greek mythological story, even though eating them would condemn her to spend three months of each year in the dark underworld.
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I had never heard of shakshuka before, and then in the span of a week I had three different sources bring this wondrous dish to my attention. The universe was speaking and I decided to listen.
Continue reading Tomato-Pesto Poached Eggs
It was sometime in the early 90’s, with some people I don’t remember, at a restaurant somewhere in Berkeley. Alcohol may be responsible for the vague memory. Shhhh… don’t tell my mom.
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It’s easy to get in a rut when it comes to preparing certain types of foods. It’s not so easy figuring out a way to get out of said rut. Sometimes I manage to make it happen. Yay me!
Continue reading Pesto Stuffed Pork Chops
My favorite season has officially arrived. Not that you would know it.
Continue reading Autumn: It’s Just a Suggestion
Complex recipes have their place. Holidays, special events, a personal challenge. Not weeknight dinners.
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I have noticed time and again that the best combinations of flavors happen to be with foods that are in season together. It’s not that other combos don’t work, they just don’t work as well.
Continue reading Fresh Tomato & Basil Pasta
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