My personal recipe for a wonderful life: Family + Friends + Food = Happiness. Thus far this summer has been a whirlwind of activity filled with the first two components of my equation: visiting family in New Jersey, friends from Copenhagen visiting me and, playing one of my favorite roles 'fun aunt' with various kids, related or not. Missing from my personal recipe for a … [Read more...]
Pinwheel Sandwiches on Red and Green Bread
I spent most of November with my mom in New Jersey. While she napped I had the opportunity to wander backwards in time via old photos and recipes. Floods of memories rushed over me. My mom tried very hard to keep up with the new and exciting world of food that Julia Child and the Galloping Gourmet were introducing to a meat and potato nation. And one of the appetizers … [Read more...]
Beef Shank Sandwiches
This Sunday was the monthly meeting of FBLA (Food Bloggers of Los Angeles). Mz. Riz and I had the lovely distinction of being the hosts for the event. The theme was our mother's food. … [Read more...]