There are certain habits I just can't seem to break. I like to go to fish, meat and farmers markets. Not Whole Foods, but wholesale markets, downtown. One of my very favorite places is Los Angeles Fish Company. Good fish, good prices and open to the public. It warms my soul to see an array of cleaned tuna and striped bass just waiting for me to take it home and stuff it. … [Read more...]
Kumamoto Oysters, Manila Clams: Sunday Dinner
When I am in town, and I haven't been too often the last two months, a Sunday tradition is a trip to the Hollywood Farmers' Market. And tis the season for the makings of my absolute favorite Sunday dinner--a dozen oysters followed by clams in a lemony herb bath. In order to accomplish this I make my rounds to my favorite stands, ABC Rhubarb for herbs and Oyster Boys for … [Read more...]
Crabs in Bay St. Louis, MS
Television production involves long hours in the field and if the field is in Mississippi, it's twelve long hot and humid hours. It also involves wearing two different headsets. One is a surveillance head piece that allows one to speak quietly to camera, sound and production people. The other is an IFB that allows the producers to hear talent. What this basically means is … [Read more...]
Black Bean Tomatillo Chili: Thank you Romero of El Teddy’s
This recipe is basically a walk down memory lane for me. I worked in El Teddy's, NYC back in the day as line dominatrix and on alternating nights, pastry chef. … [Read more...]
