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
Been craving pasta and thinking about making it all week long. I just wanted to take a day off and have a fun day at home, alone, just me and the cats, making homemade pasta. Perhaps, not everybody’s idea of fun, but cooking is my happy escape. Finally had some free time this past Sunday. … Continue Reading
Am always on the hunt for dishes that I can prepare over the weekend and subsequently enjoy throughout the week. I was first introduced to this dish several years ago, when I photographed it for Taste (Tastebook at the time). It’s a vegetarian version of the Greek taverna classic, pastitsio (say that five times), which … Continue Reading
Ahh, it’s late August September. How did that happen? I feel like I need to load up on tomatoes this time of year. Enjoy as many as possible, as soon, they will disappear and we’ll be talking about cool weather crops and all things pumpkin. But, not today. Tomatoes are still here in all their … Continue Reading
I teamed up with Bayonne Ham and Honest Cooking to prepare a recipe that showcases Jambon de Bayonne. Bayonne is a city in the Basque region of southwest France where the Nive and Adour rivers meet. It’s also the home to Bayonne ham, a cured ham made with high-quality, whole, fresh hams that have been … Continue Reading
