Or zucchini blossoms, to be precise. You may recall my obsession with squash bugs – the one where I envision myself, dressed as Death, wielding not a spectre, but my bare thumb- and fore-fingernails – effective tools as any in this crusade. Yes, my vigilantism has paid off, for we have enjoyed many stuffed zucchini… Continue Reading
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Je t’aime sweet radish de petit dejeuner
Apologies to all of you whose command of French surpasses mine. By my estimation, this would include every last one of you, even those of you who are only able to say “oui oui” every once in a while. I had to look up even these two simple phrases, “I love you” (that’s Je t’aime)… Continue Reading
Carrot Casserole
On Sunday, JR’s family and my family will gather at our house to celebrate Easter. Or, to be more forthright, to celebrate food and family, meaning no disrespect whatsoever to Christiandom. Though I suppose it is a bit pagan to worship Food, is it not? Not that I do, mind you. I’m just saying that… Continue Reading
Castello Monaci Piluna Primitivo 2006
The Castello Monaci website has such a wonderful introduction page, I have to admit that after viewing it, I had already developed a positive outlook on their Primitivo which I had yet to open. In doing these wine reviews, my aim is to avoid polluting my perception of the wine with any “official” information on… Continue Reading
Lunch to Go: Israeli Cous Cous Salad with Cinnamon-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
For the last month and a half, one version or another of this salad has been my workaday companion. Sometimes it’s made with butternut squash, sometimes apples stand in for pears, occasionally, there are walnuts rather than hazelnuts. But this version is my favorite. And so, I am embarking on Week Seven of this Israeli… Continue Reading