Summer has arrived with a vengeance. It’s hot in LA, very hot. Laying on the couch my thoughts drift back to childhood. The sounds of Mr. Softee , Good Humor, Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices bring a smile to my face. My mouth begins to water at the thought of a creamsicle. Ah, the taste of summer. How do I update that taste of summer for my more sophisticated adult palate? Melon … [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...]
