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
While many of use are drawn to light, refreshing, summery salads this time of year, in actuality, lettuces and greens, such as arugula and spinach, do not tolerate the summer heat. In fact, they downright hate it — the seeds don’t germinate well, the leaves wilt, they bolt, they send up flower stalks and quickly go … Continue Reading
Haven’t much felt like writing about food. But, we still need nourishing food in our lives. I’ve been making a lot of these savory Turkish stuffed flatbreads, known as gözleme, the past few weeks. You can stuff them with any number of fillings, though I particularly like the combination of spinach, feta, dill and leek, … Continue Reading
The first time I encountered raviolo al uovo, a giant raviolo (raviolo is the singular of ravioli) stuffed with ricotta, spinach and a runny egg yolk was at Trattoria Monti in Rome many moons ago (almost 20 years, yikes, time flies). It was one of those memorable dishes that leaves a lasting impression. When you cut into … Continue Reading
If you haven’t noticed, I have a love affair with homemade pasta. I wish I had discovered this new found affinity earlier in life, so that I was more proficient at the art of pasta making. Better late than never. Pasta is truly an art. Love the entire process. I day dream when I’m at … Continue Reading
