Monthly Archives: September 2010
{recipe} Split Pea Soup: Just in time for … summer?September 28th, 2010
It’s hot. No, not the soup. San Diego. We’re talking summer time hot! Yesterday Gonzo Girl’s soccer practice was canceled due to excessive heat (which was a relief, really, because I didn’t want either of us to roast in that … Continue reading
Houston, we have a problemSeptember 27th, 2010
This dish, pretty though it may be, sucked. And I mean that in the nicest way. Which is to say that I, as the chef, can humbly acknowledge my own failings in the kitchen. This was a biggie. It all … Continue reading
Strawberry SmoothieSeptember 16th, 2010
This tasty little treat seriously rocks my Casbah. Why? So sweet and delicious, it’s hard to believe it’s fruit and not some sugar-laden delicacy. Using my beloved Ninja, I created this protein-packed blend by tossing in an overly-ripe pluot, some … Continue reading
{recipe} Easy fish fillets? It’s in the packetSeptember 9th, 2010
Cooking with parchment paper is yet another one of those things that intrigued and intimidated me at the same time. The idea that I could put paper into the oven without it catching on fire was, I admit, somewhat perplexing. … Continue reading
{recipe} Rotini with a Creamy Sauce of Walnuts & SpinachSeptember 3rd, 2010
I just finished rereading Judith Jones’ charming memoir, The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food. Her conviction that we continue to cook, even if we’re the only one at the dinner table, inspired me to pull out an old Moosewood … Continue reading
{recipe} Simple HummusSeptember 1st, 2010
My relationship with hummus is relatively new. It all started about four years ago, when I was living in Tucson and just starting to embrace all the wonder that is Trader Joe’s. I was shopping with my friend Kitty one … Continue reading