Don’t know if it’s the holiday season or what, but I woke this morning thinking about smoked fish — in particular, smoked whitefish salad. Growing up in New York, there was always an array of really good bagels (not those omnipresent oversized, doughy, imposter bagels; you know what I’m talking about) along with bialys, gravlax, … Continue Reading
Have accumulated many cookbooks over the years; so many in fact that they are starting to take over my tiny apartment — stacks here, there, and everywhere. Some of these cookbooks are geared toward quick and easy weekday meals. Others are more educational, methodical, innovative, and, in some cases, just plain classic. An education for … Continue Reading
Brussels Sprouts just don’t get much love. I’ve been trying to embrace them for years, experimenting with different ways to prepare them, with little enthusiasm or excitement. I find a lot of Brussels sprout recipes include honey, maple syrup, or balsamic vinegar to sweeten things up; but I’m just not a big fan of … Continue Reading
A toasty, spiced drink always hits the spot on a crisp fall day. This pumpkin chai latte warms me up just thinking about it. A good way to celebrate fall, don’t you think? Love chai, but most chai lattes out there are way too sweet for my taste. Why is everything so sweet? Ditto for the boxed … Continue Reading
Summer has turned to fall, and fall is slowly easing its way into winter, bringing with it an array of winter greens — the usual suspects like kale, collards, and chard, along with lesser-known varieties such as tatsoi, escarole, mizuna, and pac-choy. Have you tried any of the these less-mainstream greens? I get excited when … Continue Reading
