Next week is the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Traditionally dairy meals are served for the holiday. This presents a unique opportunity … [Read more...] about Coconut Cake, Cheesecake, and Chocolate
California Style Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad
I call this California style Nicoise Salad, since I am using fresh Ahi Tuna instead of canned tuna. … [Read more...] about California Style Ahi Tuna Nicoise Salad
El Salvadorian Pupusas
My oldest son is a surfing maniac. On his breaks from school and research, he likes to travel to exotic locals to surf. One of his favorites is El Salvador, that tiny country in Central America with magnificent stretches of beach, great surf, and its own unique and quite tasty … [Read more...] about El Salvadorian Pupusas
Candied Grapefruit Peel or Dulce de Toronja
La Tavla de Dulce Since I was a child, my mother’s recounting of the ritual of serving invited guests tea and sweets from La Tavla de Dulce has always fascinated me. Nona, Grandmother, always kept various candied or conserved fruits … [Read more...] about Candied Grapefruit Peel or Dulce de Toronja
Rice Stuffed Tomatoes, Tomates Yenas
On my trip to Turkey, I ate the best tomatoes stuffed with rice reminiscent of my Nona’s. The old people like my Nona had the patience to leave things in the oven just an extra few minutes … [Read more...] about Rice Stuffed Tomatoes, Tomates Yenas
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