I love artichokes. As a kid my mom boiled them and then we dipped the end of the leaves in butter. The heart was the reward for our hard work. This spring has been about artichokes. Last week a few blogger friends and I went to Baroda Farms in Lompoc to see the thistles up close. Here's the video in case you missed it. Last year about this time I was in Rome where … [Read more...]
Jicama Crackers
These days it's important to have an easy non-gluten, vegan alternative to a cracker. Ladies and gentlemen the jicama cracker. These all vegan, non-gluten crackers will become your go to alternative. They are a wonderful base for a dab of guacamole or a bit of mango salsa or anything you want to throw on top of them. The great thing about these jicama crackers is that they … [Read more...]
Pepperoni Bread
Pepperoni Bread Lesson From My Sister Bubs Pepperoni bread is a New Jersey staple. And if there is one person who makes the very best pepperoni bread in my family, if not all of New Jersey, it’s my sister Barbara. My sister Barbara whom I affectionately call my “bubala” or Bubs for short. Bubs and I are twelve years apart, so I was very much the proud older sister … [Read more...]
Pheasant Breast Picatta
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...]
Thai Beef Salad
In a preview of coming attractions here is the first in what will be a series of cooking videos starring me, Jude, occasionally Mz. Riz and others as we cook, talk and eat. I keep reminding myself there has to be a first time. I now know how hard it is to be in FRONT of the camera. I'm sure I'll improve. Hope you enjoy. … [Read more...]
