I often think that lunches are my favorite meals. I have time to create and experiment; I’ve just been to the farmers markets; I can have wine with lunch and nap afterward; and I can do the dishes hours later. … Continue reading
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Last night after returning home for the weekend, I made a very vegan meal that was quite satisfying. Before I left, I cooked some organic black lentils, so the foundation was readily available. Here is the full list of ingredients. … Continue reading
From Claudia Roden’s marvelous cookbook, The Food of Spain, comes a paella-like dish, Baked Rice with Currants and Chickpeas. I actually made it last week, so it’s out of sequence, but I wanted you to see it before too much more … Continue reading
It’s February in New England. It’s snowing (again). It’s cold outside. And my body is running seriously low on Vitamin B-12. How do I know? Well, there’s this flashing neon sign on the dashboard…actually the warning signals are in my … Continue reading
From North Carolina to Maine, most people on the East Coast encountered Hurricane Sandy, a truly significant event, these past two days. I hope you and your loved ones are all safe and starting to recover. We’ve been without electrical … Continue reading
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Actually, I will try the Polpicello tonight, so we will see if the streak stays intact. P.S. at 10:30 PM: It’s terrific! Rich, balanced Calabrian red wine, went beautifully with eggplant, tomatoes, chard and onions stewed and served atop a … Continue reading
After cooking the gnocchi we ate that night (previous post), I froze an equal amount that the dough made, to save for next time. Here is what they look like after coming off the gnocchi board. They freeze well, and … Continue reading
I do miss cheese sometimes. That is why, last night as I was fantasizing about making some sort of a vegetable casserole for dinner, I held a brief discussion with the guardian of my health (my alter ego). We agreed … Continue reading
A very pretty fish. Should be added to post below…
