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
There are few more perfect things than a ripened on the vine, juicy summer tomato. Perfect is a strong word, though in this case I think its apropos. Whether you’re enjoying an heirloom (e.g., Cherokee purple, striped German, green zebra, Brandywine, etc. – there are 3,000+ cultivated varieties) or an assortment of sweet cherry tomatoes, … 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
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
