Isn't it amazing how much longer the days have become these last few weeks? I love May; it gives me time to grill the food for dinner, even for Shabbat dinner on Friday nights. Last week I grilled carne asada and sumac flavored chicken thighs. To compliment the grilled meats … [Read more...] about Grilled Dinner
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Passover Wrap Up 2011
Our house was filled with conversation, laughter, the Ah ha of revelation when someone tastes something sublime, or grasps some pearl of new knowledge. We gathered in the family, kid’s friends, our friends to conduct a very traditional Seder. For weeks ahead I write lists, shop … [Read more...] about Passover Wrap Up 2011
The Eighth Night
Dinner for the eighth night of Hanukah was just going to be the four of us. I was looking for inspiration. I considered the many nights of heavy eating, what about some fish for a lighter take, then I thought about the few zucchinis still left in the refrigerator along with some … [Read more...] about The Eighth Night
Grilled Family Dinner
Last week, Wednesday as I contemplated the deluge of rain that descended on Los Angeles, I was inspired to create a dinner menu of strong and complimentary flavors. The washed out, grey landscape needed a counter balance. The week before, records were set in the low 100’s, … [Read more...] about Grilled Family Dinner
Sukkot 2010 Menus and Pictures
This year Sukkot 2010 was a joyous celebration and epicurean delight. After the solemn days of Yom Kippur we erect our Sukkah in anticipation of all the delightful dinner conversation and magical atmosphere that dining under the stars creates. I take the opportunity to design … [Read more...] about Sukkot 2010 Menus and Pictures
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