I am addicted to Chana Masala. Our local mall’s food court has a hidden treasure–some of the Boston area’s best Indian food. Everytime I am at the mall, I treat myself to some Chana Masala (which are chick peas that have been simmering in a spicy tomato sauce for 24 hours). Because it’s [...]
Continue Reading →I just finished reading the authorized biography of Alice Waters (“Alice Waters and Chez Panisse” by Thomas McNamee). It was a great read and the ideas behind Waters’ food revolution are nutty and inspiring. In between the stories that comprise Waters’ life are narrative recipes. One in particular has beckoned me back into the kitchen. [...]
Continue Reading →Prepare yourself. I am going to brag. I won a contest today. Friends invited us over for a New Year’s Day Chili Cook-Off. I entered and I won. But this entry will not be about the contest. It will be about the recipe. A few months ago, I researched [...]
Continue Reading →D has been traveling a lot lately. When he travels, our night time rituals slack, and dinner is no exception. My second child loves bean dip. So, a few weeks ago, I thought, “why not make bean dip into a dinner?” Fast forward to tonight. If you had walked into our kitchen at 6:36pm, here [...]
Continue Reading →I really believe in sharing recipes with others. If I have a friend who is suffering, and I can not be with her physically, I send her a recipe. Buttermilk Waffles, Coconut Rice, Crock Pot Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese– those are all physical representations of love, hugs, and warm quilts, wrapped in the disguise of [...]
Continue Reading →The older I get and the more children I have, the less I want to host dinner parties. Several years ago, planning and executing dinner parties was my most favorite thing to do. Back then I had one child, numerous childless friends, and more time to plan and cook. Things are very different now. I [...]
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