Our rescue didn't come by way of a knight in armor. Rather, he was an older gentleman with a big smile, his missing front teeth just adding to his charm--and instead of a horse he had a motor scooter. We were lost in Mendoza. With only one full day to become acquainted with Argentina's wine ... Read More
Tapas: Peri Peri Pepper-Almond Dip with Marinated Anchovies
In the kitchen, I have lately found myself stuck in a box, a Jean in the Box, if you will. The lid is tightly closed and I wait for someone to turn the crank so I can spring out and be freed from my limited views on dinner. I have been serving conventional dinner items--soup, salad, ... Read More
Rosemary-Parmesan Crackers
As I type, there is a quintet of kitchen pots doing double duty as drip catchers in my family room. I wouldn't mind so much a drip...drip...drip, a slow harmony but last night's rain has produced a fast, furious drum beat, a constant downpour in my home. My husband has just discovered that the ... Read More
Sea Salt and Pepper Crackers
In preparation for a last minute get-together with friends last week, my husband and I dashed to our neighborhood grocery store for a whirlwind shopping trip. There was no time for homemade appetizers. Some wine, cheese, olives, salami, hummus and crackers would have to do. Of course, I ... Read More
Smoked Salmon Dip
My husband thinks I'm extremely picky when it comes to food. I disagree. I don't pull When Harry Met Sally-type behavior when we're in restaurants, customizing menu items so that what is ultimately served to me is a mere whisper of what the chef originally intended. I just know what I ... Read More
Tuna Tartare (and a Foodie Get-Together)
What do you do when you have two fabulous foodies coming over with their families to dine with you? Lisa of Authentic Suburban Gourmet and Liren of Kitchen Confidante did just that this past weekend. They are two of the many friends I've been lucky enough to make out of this hobby called ... Read More
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