To say that I’ve been obsessed with artichokes would be an under statement. Green, sangria, and these delightful baby fiesoles have been cooked and consumed this month. I found sometimes the simplest is the best, like the combination of artichokes, pasta and a tart and tangy ginger lime buerre blanc it becomes a ménage et tois made in heaven. The preparation is … [Read more...]
Welcome 2014: Dates Stuffed with Almonds and Honey
To say that I’m elated that 2013 is over is an understatement. Don’t get me wrong, the year started with great promise and even delivered with a more than wonderful trip to Italy. It was the final seven months that were a killer. I begin 2014 with a heart felt thank you to my friends and family, particularly my Bubala—Barbara, Sharon, Jessica, my big brother Michael, a … [Read more...]
Pepperoni Bread
Pepperoni Bread Lesson From My Sister Bubs Pepperoni bread is a New Jersey staple. And if there is one person who makes the very best pepperoni bread in my family, if not all of New Jersey, it’s my sister Barbara. My sister Barbara whom I affectionately call my “bubala” or Bubs for short. Bubs and I are twelve years apart, so I was very much the proud older sister … [Read more...]
Eggplant and Lentil Soup
I am in New Jersey helping out with my mom while her caretaker goes to her sister's wedding in Georgia, the country not the state. It's been a whirlwind of activity since I arrived. While I was taking my mom to her therapist, whom she affectionately calls "Dr. Strangelove". I tried to get back into the house to grab her wallet only to find that the keys on the ring didn't … [Read more...]
Marinated Eggplant with Hatch Chilis
Marinated Eggplant with Hatch Chilis The Hollywood Farmers’ Market is bursting with eggplants of all sizes and shapes. So I immediately thought of this marinated eggplant recipe from My Calabria by Rosetta Costantino. … [Read more...]
