Don’t know if it’s the holiday season or what, but I woke this morning thinking about smoked fish — in particular, smoked whitefish salad. Growing up in New York, there was always an array of really good bagels (not those omnipresent oversized, doughy, imposter bagels; you know what I’m talking about) along with bialys, gravlax, … Continue Reading
Have accumulated many cookbooks over the years; so many in fact that they are starting to take over my tiny apartment — stacks here, there, and everywhere. Some of these cookbooks are geared toward quick and easy weekday meals. Others are more educational, methodical, innovative, and, in some cases, just plain classic. An education for … Continue Reading
Summer has turned to fall, and fall is slowly easing its way into winter, bringing with it an array of winter greens — the usual suspects like kale, collards, and chard, along with lesser-known varieties such as tatsoi, escarole, mizuna, and pac-choy. Have you tried any of the these less-mainstream greens? I get excited when … Continue Reading
Had some harissa left from this tasty dish I made last week; ever since, have been contemplating ways to incorporate this flavorful, highly addictive condiment into other dishes. By late fall, am craving something warm and comforting. This chickpea and pumpkin stew checks all my boxes: Hearty? Check. Spicy (as little or as much harissa … Continue Reading
I’ve been holding out, restraining myself from coming home with an assortment of winter squash, but I eventually succumbed to all those shades of orange. Without question, in a few months I will have had my fair share of pumpkin and other winter squash. Notwithstanding, as autumn unfolds, I am eager to dive into some … Continue Reading
