Fourth & Home
Post originally published on Culture Bitch, July 2008 Well, we are finally in our first home. After many months of looking at condos all over the city, a blizzard of paperwork, tons of purging and packing, moving day finally arrived. Somehow we managed to be so uncoordinated with our efforts that we needed to make several additional trips after the “real move” between the old … Continue reading Fourth & Home
Five-Pepper Chili
This is a very flexible chili recipe, and can be different every time you make it. E.g., beef & kidney beans, turkey & black beans, or chicken & white beans…it’s all up to you. This will make enough for four people (or two VERY hungry ones). Can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd. In a dutch oven or large pot, heat about 2 … Continue reading Five-Pepper Chili
Sara’s Swedish Meatballs
This recipe came about because I wanted a healthier version of most Swedish meatball recipes I was coming across. Instead of frying them in butter, I bake them (which has the added benefit of being easier, too). I used skim milk throughout (instead of the HEAVY cream most recipes call for), though you could certainly use 2% or whole milk if you prefer, which would … Continue reading Sara’s Swedish Meatballs
Julia vs. Tony
Originally published on CultureBitch, October 2009 Like most foodies (which in my definition simply means anyone who loves and appreciates a truly well-cooked meal), I owe a lot to Julia Child. She was an inspiration to many, and continued to entertain, enlighten and encourage many a home cook well into her 80s as she cooked her way through classics and updated dishes alike. Her autobiography, … Continue reading Julia vs. Tony
Leave your modesty at the door
Originally published on CultureBitch, June 2010. Should you find yourself in Morocco – and I highly recommend you make every effort to do so – the hammam is an experience not to be missed. I must confess, the hammam Rob and I visited was not a true locals-only place, in which men and women are segregated. Those places are everywhere in the medina, nondescript doors … Continue reading Leave your modesty at the door
New Menu at the Indo
One of our favorite local restaurants, The Independent, recently hired a new chef, and revamped the menu. Continue reading New Menu at the Indo
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