….at David’s: Rubbed Pork Chops and Grilled Radicchio
May is National Salad Month, which to my less than haute cuisine mind (I grew up on canned beans and Hamburger Helper) means salads of lettuces and maybe another variety of vegetable tossed with a dairy dressing (mix in a little packet of dried herbs from a non-existant Ranch). As I grew up and became […]
Read More…at Shelley’s: Bean and Swiss Chard Soup
Shelley is, without a doubt, one of my best friends. She’s always there for me. Recently, she took care of Holly, my beautiful pitbull. “Big Girl”, as I call her lovingly, is best friends with Carlos, Shelley’s 85 pound Golden Retriever (aka “Big Boy). While I drove my mother back to the Inland Empire after […]
Read MoreFarmers Market Haul and Mother’s Day Frittata
Farmers Market Haul and Mother's Day Frittata.
Read MoreFarmers Market Haul and Mother’s Day Frittata
You know its the beginning of summer with berries, stone fruit and tomatoes at almost every stall in the market. I went to my favorites ABC Rhubarb, Windsor Farms, McGrath, Drakes’ Family Farm for goat cheese, and St. Mortiz Bakery for a crusty French baguette that was a perfect size. I also purchased some asparagus […]
Read MoreDinner at Mark’s
There is nothing like being with friends. Then, there’s nothing like being with friends and eating. Lastly, there’s nothing like being with friends, eating and laughing as we like to do when you sit down over homemade Indian dinner of Mulligatawny Stew, Spicy Pan Fried Cauliflower and Eggplant with Red Peppers. It’s a connection that […]
Read MoreFar and Near Markets: Ojai Farmers Market
There are so many great farmers markets or food shopping districts throughout the world. Each one is representational of the community and inhabitants it serves. Whether its Kreta Ayer or Paris’ Rue de Montorgueril home to Bresse chickens and crusty baguettes, they are a slice of everyday life. I love them. Fresh farmers markets are […]
Read MoreFarmers Market Haul (May 5, 2013)
It was strange Spring “Cinco de Mayo”. The southern California Santa Ana winds were blowing making it a little blustery and there was a strange grayness to the day, probably caused by the wildfires near Camarillo. There was a bit of humidity but you still needed a jacket. Still, it’s Sunday and the Hollywood Farmers […]
Read MoreChicken Soup
Whatever I’m doing, I’m in that moment and I’m doing it. The rest of the world’s lost. If I’m cooking some food or making soup, I want it to be lovely. If not, what’s the point of doing it? – Sade Adu When I’m sick, as I have been for the past several days with […]
Read MoreMeatless Monday: April 29, 2013
Asian food is amazing. It’s very complex and a lot of flavors together. I think that’s one reason that I find it’s easy to be vegan with cuisine. Lots of combinations to consider without resorting to meat or diary. Today’s Meatless Monday is Thai inspired. It’s Pan Seared Tofu with Thai Rice Noodles. It consists […]
Read MoreFarmers Market Haul: April 28, 2012
I love food shopping. I find it to be comforting and part of the fabric of living. In Paris, I visit the boulangerie and have a crispy loaf sticking under my arm and Barthélémy, the famous cheese shop on Rue de Bac, for a little mimolette. The sales people bustling about in the pungent store filling the orders. Instantly, I’m […]
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