My stay in New Jersey has been a busy one. My brother Robert dropped by with a tailgate filled with pheasants. He had just been hunting and brought along two males and two females to be cleaned and eventually eaten. My brother Robert or as I always call him “Wabert” (just like a little kid who can’t pronounce r’s would say) has hunted all his life and is a tough, rugged guy. … [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...]
Hummus with Roasted Red Pepper
Oh, hummus you are my food of choice for lunch these days. And because you, hummus provide me with a great source of protein I have decided to make you from scratch. Why you may ask? Because I’ve taken the October Unprocessed Challenge from Eating Rules master of ceremonies, Andrew Wilder. … [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...]
Jae Bu Do: Los Angeles
Jae Bu Do: A Muslim, Two Jews and a Christian walk into a Korean Restaurant… Our friends James and Lisa are seekers of the best food for the best money. James is especially qualified since he is a location manager and knows Los Angeles better than most people. Need something that looks like a back alley in Korea? James can find it and tell you where and what to eat while … [Read more...]
