To say that Nahid and I "needed" to get away this weekend doesn't fully explain the extent of the break for which we so desperately ached...pined...yearned. We were at the breaking point. We haven't traveled, except to visit family for more than a year. Our trip to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia was placed on hold as the move and renovation of Nahid's house, our new home, … [Read more...]
Beef Shank Sandwiches
This Sunday was the monthly meeting of FBLA (Food Bloggers of Los Angeles). Mz. Riz and I had the lovely distinction of being the hosts for the event. The theme was our mother's food. … [Read more...]
Underground Supper Club to Benefit LFLA’s Young Literati
On May 20, 2012, Two Broads Abroad will dedicate a dinner to raising awareness for the work of the Library Foundation of Los Angeles Los Angeles – and, in particular, the Library Foundation’s Young Literati. Public libraries are among the most important institutions in American society. Via the Central Library and 72 neighborhood branches, our public library makes the whole … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chili Cake
While Nahid and I were planning our annual tarot card reading party (an excuse to eat, drink and look to the future) the Food52 Chocolate-Chili challenge appeared. I thought this would be an opportunity to try out a recipe that's been floating around in my head for a while. (I always jump at the opportunity to quiet the clamor in my brain). And so this recipe was born. I … [Read more...]
Black Bean Tomatillo Chili: Thank you Romero of El Teddy’s
This recipe is basically a walk down memory lane for me. I worked in El Teddy's, NYC back in the day as line dominatrix and on alternating nights, pastry chef. … [Read more...]
