Thank you Photo Challenge: (Extra)ordinary for this wonderful theme. Autumn: how I yearn for your cool weather, warm hues and the sound of leaves cracking underneath my feet. Alas, the extended heat wave that has befallen Los Angeles shows little sign of abating. To ease the heat I go back to New Jersey and Milton Lake where I spent most of my summers fishing and winters … [Read more...]
Echo Park & Angelino Heights
I'm getting a bit tired of food posts. So I've decided to showcase what I consider some of the hidden gems of Los Angeles. And I couldn't think of a better person to explore with me than Kelli of Layers Los Angeles. Kelli is familiar with Echo Park Lake, but had never explored the area. I was thrilled to play tour guide as I had lived in the area for many years. The park is … [Read more...]
Fried Artichokes – Video
When it comes to artichokes so many people think there's only one or two ways to enjoy these thistles: boiled or stuffed and baked. Well there are many ways to enjoy artichokes. I tried fried artichokes while in Rome. The are simply delicious--the outer leaves become artichoke chips while the heart basks in the flavor of the oil. When I returned I couldn't wait to recreate … [Read more...]
9/11 – My Journal Entry
Yesterday, on the anniversary of the towers collapsing, I read through my journal and found this entry. I had just returned from three months in Australia working on a show. I was sleep deprived and exhausted. On Monday night I had had my first good night’s sleep only to be awoken by the phone. The World Trade Center was attacked. I had ignored NPR as it blared out a news … [Read more...]
Corn Coconut Panna Cotta
It’s hot, make that really, really hot. But no matter the heat, one has to eat. My haunting, lingering question, “But what?” What I wanted: No oven, stove top time under 10 minutes, easy prep 10-15 minutes AND it must taste out of this world. No problem. One of my favorite cold soups is my chilled pea soup—easy, very little stove time. Good place to start. But the … [Read more...]
