An opaque purple shiny surface is the mark of a young fresh eggplant. They should be firm to the touch, not spongy or spotted. Eggplants come in a large variety of shapes and sizes, … [Read more...] about Fire Roasted Eggplant Salad
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Yaprakes Yalangi, Stuffed Grape Leaves
Some years ago, I planted a grape vine along the side of one wall in my back yard. Even though my yard is nothing more then a glorified patio, since I live in the city, my grape vine is flourishing this year. This spring it is full of young tender green leaves just the right … [Read more...] about Yaprakes Yalangi, Stuffed Grape Leaves
How To Make Gefilte Fish
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGyczYBee_I[/youtube] My wonderful friend Suzette was so kind as to invite me to watch, help make, and film her mom making the holiday Gefilte fish. Halina is a survivor from World War II, her spunky personality, sharp wit, and … [Read more...] about How To Make Gefilte Fish
Apio Agra Dulce, Celery Root with Lemon
For some time now I have been thinking about posting a little spring vegetable often overlooked and yet so delicious and easy to make. Have you every seen those gnarled downright ugly looking bulbous roots with scrawny celery stalks and leaves sticking out of them at a farm … [Read more...] about Apio Agra Dulce, Celery Root with Lemon
Banana Bread
I like bananas. Is our compulsion to eat bananas an acquired taste that our mothers nurture in us from birth? Do they truly taste good, eaten straight? This is a topic for debate. No matter which side of the issue you come down on, bananas are a little compact package of … [Read more...] about Banana Bread
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