We rented a car on our trip to Spain. Although this was not the unanimous decision that I thought it was. Our original plan was to take the train, but alas the tickets would have been twice as expensive as the car rental. Nahid approved, yet I soon realized, not entirely whole-heartedly. I soon realized as we made our way out of Madrid that my partner in adventure was none … [Read more...]
Apple Products: An Ode to Steve Jobs
The passing of Steve Jobs got me thinking about Apple, my first Mac and then back to apples, the kind that you eat and bake. So this blog entry is dedicated to the man who expanded so very many facets of my life by making technology accessible and utterly easy. … [Read more...]
Brussels Sprouts ala Alta, NYC
The evenings are getting a bit cooler, even here in Los Angeles. And the crispness in the air makes me think of Brussels sprouts, or as I used to call them as a kid, baby cabbages. I have to say that I love those little orbs that denote fall, the comfort of a sweater and longer nights. Are you one of those people who cringe at the thought of the lowly sprout? Fear not, you … [Read more...]
Self Promotion
One lesson that I've learned about being a blogger is that one must promote oneself. Humility is not a trait that a true blue blogger should cultivate. So to that end, I'm going to keep you updated on any and all accomplishments; food or otherwise. I am a huge fan of Food 52. So I started entering their weekly contests when I had a recipe that I thought was worth … [Read more...]
Olives: My first foray into the unknown
My name is Judy L and I have a passion for olives. It began later in life when I realized that those black orbs that accompanied the antepasta plate at my aunt's house could actually taste good. My secret fantasy of a yard filled with olive trees began while I worked/traveled through Italy, Greece and France. When we (Two Broads) traveled through Spain last year each meal … [Read more...]
