Tick, tick, tick. Counting down the days until the new year. The end of an era. Another decade comes to a close; the beginning of a new one is just around the corner. This year whizzed by. What will 2020 bring?? On a bright side, as of today, only 66 days until spring!! Staying in … Continue Reading
Like clockwork, come this time of year, all I want are soups and stews — so hearty and comforting for the soul. Although I wasn’t looking for them, couldn’t pass up these distinctive-looking Thai makrut limes (aka kaffir limes — Of note, I’ve come to learn that the term ‘kaffir’ is considered offensive to some, … Continue Reading
Who doesn’t love a one-pot dish? This fish curry (samaki wa nazi), I learned, is popular among the coastal dwellers of Tanzania and Zanzibar, the ‘Island of Spices.’ Am always on the hunt for new and interesting flavor combinations. Spices and herbs are essential. I like a balanced profile — a bit spicy, a bit … Continue Reading
Was at my local fish market the other day picking up some dirty squid when I spotted fresh [Spanish] sardines. I haven’t had fresh sardines in a while. Canned, yes (am a devoted fan), but fresh, no (they’re not easy to find). I guess there aren’t many sardines on this side of the Atlantic? When … Continue Reading
Who loves squid? Whenever I see ‘dirty’ squid (i.e., squid that hasn’t been cleaned and still has its outer, gray-purplish skin) at the fish market, I instantly know what I’m having for dinner that night. Unfortunately, dirty squid is hard to come by. These days, most squid comes cleaned (sigh). Yes, it’s convenient, but cleaned … Continue Reading
