Photographing food sometimes seems a bit silly. Although, I just can’t seem to stop myself. I feel like it’s something that I need to document (although, I’m not sure why?). Take pasta. No matter how many times I make pasta, the process always seems so fascinating. Specifically, that just a few humble ingredients — flour, … Continue Reading
On a recent adventure to Spain, I smuggled the following items back home in my backpack: several canisters of hot smoked paprika (pimentón), a jar of smoked piquillo peppers, several cans of assorted fish/seafood (sardines, of course, tuna, razor clams), Marcona almonds, chorizo, morcilla, jamon iberico de bellota, extra virgin olive oil, aged manzanilla sherry, … Continue Reading
When life gives you vine-ripened, juicy, summer tomatoes, make (fill in the blank). By the way, what are you making with your summer tomatoes? Today, I’ve incorporated those perfectly ripe tomatoes into a Turkish Spicy Ezme salad. It’s reminiscent of a Mexican salsa, albeit with few additions, namely sumac and pomegranate molasses (both of which … Continue Reading
Is there anything better than fresh, juicy, local berries and cherries? Perhaps, best enjoyed on their own. Or, perhaps, best enjoyed on a warm, buttery Dutch Baby Pancake (aka German or Deutsch pancake, hence the term “Dutch” Baby, thought to be invented by German immigrants) straight from the oven and topped with toasted coconut, freshly … Continue Reading
I love a dish that celebrates the season. This dandelion green tart is the epitome of spring. Dandelion greens. Yes, those same pesky ‘weeds’ you find growing in your lawn. They’re completely edible and especially tasty (yes, a bit subjective, but I love them) this time of year. When the leaves are young and small, … Continue Reading
