White and blue remind me of Greece. The white washed buildings against the emerald-turquoise, blue-green waters. The bright blue sky devoid of clouds on a warm summer day. The white linen blowing in the breeze…slow, lazy days. What am I doing reminiscing about relaxing summer days in Greece when autumn is upon NYC? Well, that’s … Continue Reading
Recently discovered Rancho Gordo Beans. Was curious to try them given all the positive “press” (rave reviews). Were they really that good? Worth the price, at around $6 for a 1-pound bag? They’re just beans after all, right? To most, a bean is just a bean, but to some a bean signifies so much more. … Continue Reading
Lablabli (lob-lob-ee). You may have heard of shakshuka, but have you heard of lablabi? Lablabi: A Tunisian and Eastern Algerian chickpea stew, normally eaten for breakfast, though excellent as an inexpensive (and very filling) lunch or dinner. Lablabi. You can make it spicy (or not — it’s up to you) with the addition of harissa … Continue Reading
Oh mole, you had me at chiles and chocolate. Simple and mole are two words that don’t go hand in hand. On the contrary, mole is a classic and complex Mexican sauce that may include chiles, seeds, nuts, spices, fruit, bread/tortillas, herbs, chocolate, etc. When I lived in Chicago, there were several [small neighborhood] Mexican restaurants … Continue Reading
White beans and cabbage. It doesn’t get much more humble than that. As you may have noticed from previous posts, I love, love, love a good soup or homey stew (autumn, winter, summer, or spring, soup is fair game). It is also fair game for breakfast (yes, even breakfast), lunch, or dinner. Who doesn’t appreciate … Continue Reading
