I visit the Hollywood Farmers' Market most Sundays. I make my rounds looking for inspiration or the unusual. Sometimes I find one or the other, often both. There is a shared sense of humor that can be found at the Market as well. So I thought I'd share some of my favorites. … [Read more...]
Cardoon: Artichokes’ Distant Cousin
At the Hollywood Farmers' Market I've happened upon one of the more unusual items that I've ever seen at the Flora Bella stand. CARDOON. … [Read more...]
Pickled Baby Carrots
One of my springtime traditions is to go to the Hollywood Farmers' Market and buy the first crop of baby carrots in assorted colors and pickle them. This is an easy ritual to maintain because the process is easy and quick. What's better is that the result is as beautiful as it is delicious. … [Read more...]
Black Bean, Tomatillo Chili: Just in time for the Super Bowl
I am addicted to Food52 and their recipe contests. I've been doing pretty well, two of my thirteen recipes have been chosen "Community Picks". That's a win for a novice like me. In an effort to broaden my horizons (read: obsessions) I happened upon Gilt Taste, Ruth Reichl's website. I love, love, love this site. Their great recipes are accompanied by intimate stories. For … [Read more...]
Orange Bundt Cake–School lunch dessert
My mom made and packed our lunches everyday to take to school. Yet she didn't slap some baloney on Wonder Bread and toss it in a baggy. No she baked...the bread...and always a dessert. The dessert NEVER had frosting. She even cut my brother Robert's orange in quarters so he didn't have to peel the orange because he bit his nails. … [Read more...]
