I can't remember ever craving crab. I've eaten it all my life. I even remember eating talangka (ta-lang-kah), tiny shore crab--whose bodies don't get much bigger than a silver dollar--during my short time in the Philippines. If I remember correctly, they're prized not for their meat but ... Read More
A Trip to Los Cabos, Mexico (and Mango, Jicama & Corn Salad)
My first real trip (and last) to Mexico was in 2006. After celebrating the wedding of good friends in Ireland, my husband and I flew home and stayed just long enough, about 36 hours, to unpack, do the laundry, pack again and take off for warmer weather. We reconnected with our just-married ... Read More
Steak Salad with Mint-Scallion Dressing
The tart I plan to take to my family's Easter gathering is now setting in the refrigerator. There will be plenty of time in the morning for the finishing touches before Easter service then heading to my aunt's home. Putting the dessert together was easy--the bulk of my time was spent trying ... Read More
Peppery Spring Salad
It was going to be a lunch for one. Because I decided to pop in to the office for an hour or two to finish some work (I don't normally work Thursdays), my husband spent the bulk of the day with one of his buddies. By the time my weekend officially started at 1 pm, I was famished. I had ... Read More
Thai-Style Baked Turkey Patties with Cabbage Slaw
It was a weekend of heavy dinners for me. I seem to have made up for the (self-imposed) absence of beef in my diet at home by having steak with my girlfriends Friday night and a burger with other friends Saturday night. By the time Sunday rolled around I was ready for something a little ... Read More
Spinach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto and Cheese-Herb Polenta Croutons
Have you gone through all your leftover turkey yet? I have a few servings left of mine but I couldn't stand to eat another bite of turkey for the 6th day in a row. There's still tomorrow, after all. Tonight I wanted something--anything--besides turkey. Polenta has been on my mind ... Read More
