Easter & Passover Sides
Easter is my favorite holiday. Starting with its meaning, the segue to food means enjoying things given up during Lent. Plus, I love the pastel linens, sugar panoramic eggs, chocolates, […]
Maize
On my weekly trip to Sprouts Farmers Market, I indulge myself with the same treat – a small piece of cornbread. It’s nirvana akin to fresh Jersey corn from a […]
Dates: The Edible Jewel of the Desert
As a youngster and even as a college student, a highlight of the drive from Tucson to Southern California was the anticipation of stopping for a date shake. That sumptuous […]
Portuguese Chicken
My mom’s recipe notebooks are a time capsule, reflecting not just popular dishes of the day, but also how she evolved as a cook. Lots are in her beautiful cursive […]
