Poke (a Hawaiian word meaning to “cut crosswise into pieces” or “to slice”) is a dish with Hawaiian roots — diced raw fish, often tuna or octopus, though other seafood is sometimes used, typically marinated with soy sauce and sesame oil, along with diced sweet onion or scallions. I make poke on special occasions for … Continue Reading
I’ve been to Spain on several occasions: 2018, Barcelona, Valencia, and southern Spain; 2015, Camino de Santiago; 2013, Basque Country, French and Spanish; 2010, north coast of Spain; and, most recently, July 2021, Galicia and Madrid (more on that to follow)… Suffice it to say, I have a special place in my heart for Spain. … Continue Reading
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
