Sometimes it’s really amazing to see what makes people tick. With zillions of food blogs, sites dedicated to food, cooking and entertaining, gorgeous cookbooks and TV shows, you’d think one would be in a constant state of epicurean exploration, looking for something unimaginably tasty, elaborate and exquisite, infinitely variable and pleasing to the eye… At […]
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Going Nuts. Satsivi — Georgian Chicken in Walnut Sauce
When it comes to cult classic recipes, consulting with the authoritative sources is a must. I feel obligated to do so because I am afraid to misrepresent the dish, give you the wrong impression of the flavor and texture, and thus, if unsuccessful, give you all, both literally and figuratively, bad aftertaste.
Plov Me Tender, Plov Me Sweet…
Plov. This simple dish belongs to the list of my favorite comfort foods. The origins of it are definitely Asian, but no one knows for sure where exactly it came from. You can find its distinctive relatives in India, China, Middle East, Caucasus, and everywhere in between, you name it. No matter the origin, it […]
Spring Vegetable Soup With Cauliflower
I’ve been into brassicas lately. If you open my fridge on any regular week you may find some broccoli at least. I like broccoli but it’s not my favorite. And last week I went overboard with brassicas at my vegetable co-op: there are currently cabbages, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and a head of cauliflower in my […]
Poppies And Prunes And Figs, Oh, my! Making Hamantashen
Some people think March Madness is an athletic event. I think it’s a state of mind, altered severely by onset of spring weather. I, too, got on this “I smell the spring is coming, I can almost touch it” madness wagon, and decided to join the crowd and celebrate… Since I don’t follow college basketball […]
Don’t Mess With Perfection — Mushroom & Potato Chowder
Seasoned food junkies like yours truly always find ways to enhance the recipe, spin it, bring up a different note every time. This is a great way to keep things interesting in the kitchen, or renew one’s love for an old, seemingly ordinary staple number. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great way to ruin […]
Kitchen Alchemy — Making Chicken Stock
We are sick. Coughs and sneezes, and everything nice in between. In my family, at the first sign of trouble we make a store run for a chicken and make strong chicken broth. Until very recently, chicken broth as a cure-all home made remedy was more of a family tradition to me, rather a quirky […]
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