Pretty excited about this trio of summer veggies. What better way to utilize last weekend’s farmers’ market haul. This is the type of cooking and eating I love best. It satisfies my love and craving for all things vegetables. First off, charred eggplant with red bell peppers, Sherry vinegar and smoked paprika. You really want … Continue Reading
They say variety is the spice of life. And, a variety of herbs and spices will definitely make your cooking repertoire more exciting and interesting. I have an (ever growing) cupboard full of spices/spice blends and a small, urban garden where I grow an assortment of herbs. One of my favorite spices (actually, a berry) … Continue Reading
Happy first day of July. Took a break from blogging after feeling at a crossroads. I’ve put my heart and soul into this website over the past 10 years, though was questioning whether it’s still worth the time and energy? The reality is that I love cooking and sharing recipes, whether I have a small, … Continue Reading
A little ways back, I made these Indian-spiced Turkish style eggs, a fusion of sorts pairing çilbir — Turkish poached eggs over yogurt topped with chile-spiced butter — and an Indian smoky, eggplant-yogurt — baingan ka raita — topped with a tadka, spices tempered (i.e., briefly roasted in oil or ghee) to release their essential oils, which makes them … Continue Reading
While I enjoy any and all cuisines, as of late, I’ve become increasingly interested in my own cultural food identity. I’m Eastern European (by way of Queens, NY) Jewish by decent. Yes, I grew up fondly eating bagels and lox, though have slowly begun to explore what lies beyond. Have never gravitated towards the heavy, … Continue Reading
