Rhubarb was all over the place in Copenhagen when I was there in April. I made a crumble that kind of looked like this, but was devoured by friends before I could snap a shot. I used Christina’s Cucina’s no fail recipe: a recipe that should be bookmarked by all. My friend Mette made some rhubarb porridge. Which was an absolute wonder in its simplicity and taste. The … [Read more...]
Egyptian Roasted Chicken
The tale of Egyptian roasted chicken can’t be separated from my trip to the Bahariya Oasis in Egypt. My first trip to Egypt was magical for so many reasons: awaking to the Morning Prayer as the sun rises over the Nile from 20 stories up in my hotel room. Negotiating the early morning streets as Cairo readies itself for the tourist onslaught—camels decked out in their finest … [Read more...]
Ol & Brod Copenhagen
Before I set out for Copenhagen I looked for one restaurant that I really wanted to try. I scoured a few different sites and narrowed it down to Amass and Ol & Brod. Since Ol & Brod is located near the meatpacking district I decided to go for lunch. I walked from Mette and Adam’s Osterbro apartment south along the lakes lined with cafes and small backyards. Regal … [Read more...]
Swiss Chard and Cauliflower
When it comes to greens I do play favorites and mine is Swiss chard...their multicolored leaves and stems makes me smile whenever I see them. (Although, my collard greens recipe is making me a very happy camper of late.) Alas, it is winter and the selection is slim for fun flavor combos...or so I thought. This spicy Swiss chard and cauliflower combo will compliment fish, fowl … [Read more...]
Spicy Collard Greens with Corn
Collard Greens with Corn It’s winter, even here in Los Angeles and sometimes I want a dish that wraps its arms around me and gives me a huge hug. That’s when I turn to collard greens. Yet my craving didn’t stop at comfort, I wanted the heat of spice and a bit of crunch. I also wanted to keep the bright green of fresh collard greens. I was determined to stop my collards from … [Read more...]
