Is it over yet? Holiday survival thoughts.
Okay, the weather is better but the repeating round of meal planning, shopping, cooking, cleanup, serving and eating is..exhausting to belly and soul. How to survive? Plan well. Build your … Continue reading
Apple-Plum Crisp with Ginger and Lime
Crisp is my favorite, go-to, dessert. It makes use of aging fruit – just trim carefully as needed – and it’s a good answer, year-round with whatever’s in season. There are … Continue reading
Rose Geranium Ice Cream Recipe – by popular demand
Ok, it’s only been 7 months since my last post. I was invited to my friend’s house for dinner, and she asked me to make Basil Ice Cream. I didn’t … Continue reading
Luscious Pear Caramel Sorbet
Pears are definitely one of my favorite fruits. There are few things tastier than biting into a ripe, fragrant pear, and making sure you don’t get too much pear juice … Continue reading
Fabulous Roasted Eggplant
We’ve rediscovered eggplant this year. It’s so easy and available, as well as inexpensive. Yes, it sometimes makes my tongue feel weird but I’ve found that if I salt or … Continue reading
Cauliflower and Mushroom Masala
Masala means a mixture of spices – think, garam masala (a particular spice blend) or chai masala, a spiced black tea, or masala dosa, a stuffed dosa (some kind of … Continue reading
North African Chickpeas and Greens
Chickpeas and greens are a wonderful combination. Healthy and easy to digest – especially if the chickpeas have been soaked and cooked at home (soak up a pound or two … Continue reading
Thai Style Vegetable Curry
This combination of vegetables are easy to find and easy on the pocketbook too, especially when they’re all in season, which around these parts is virtually year-round. Adapt as you … Continue reading
Menu #2 Shabbat. The Emperors’ Return
While Ira would question the presumption around here, that he’s an emperor of any sort, indeed, his return after 2 weeks away means more than anything that we have to … Continue reading
Tofu in Red Curry Paste
Curry continued. For all of you who think tofu just isn’t flavorful enough, this is for you. Curry pastes are easily found in the grocery store in red, yellow and … Continue reading
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Snacks 