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...]
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...]
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...]
Plum Sauce with Curried Chicken
What to do with all the plums in my refrigerator? Pie? Jam? Cobbler? No I want them with my chicken. What’s a broad to do? … [Read more...]
