We’re semi-serious about football in this house. It takes us a while to get into the season, but by playoff time we’re all in. Our excitement works up to a frenzy by the big game, and then we’re sad to see… Continue reading…
pigskin pigout
Super Bowl is almost here–can’t wait to have everyone gather for the big game on the big screen (even if my favorite team didn’t make it to the big dance). When it comes to this family’s football feast, the menu… Continue reading…
alluring allium
Can soup be sexy? You’d be surprised. A bowlful of garlic may not sound beguiling, but this one is silky smooth and seductive. And the perfect antidote to the arctic freeze that’s settling in right now. Calling it garlic soup is… Continue reading…
just like mémé used to make
My Moroccan mother-in-law was a wonderful cook who could easily whip up a feast for 20 or 30 people without breaking a sweat. Her multi-course menus would include a variety of salads, a fish course, sometimes a soup, and several… Continue reading…
the it ingredient
I have a constant itch that must be scratched. It’s a dogged curiosity that won’t let me accept the status quo. I always need to be in the know: the hottest place to eat, the hippest chef on the scene,… Continue reading…