Appetizers
Zucchini Circles
Zucchini. I am ambivalent about my relationship with zucchini. I want it to be a special relationship but it’s not really. Zucchini is just kind of blah. Water and tasteless squash.
May 20, 2014
Breakfast/Brunch
Smashed Potatoes
We made these for brunch on Sunday. They are the easiest to make (and to eat)_. They were really delicious. I maybe put too much salt on them (definitely did in fact) but they were still
May 14, 2014
Baked Goods
Mandelbrod Aka Mondel Broidt
My Mother-in-law Ellie Seltzer, wife of the late Bernie Seltzer (father-in-law and beloved father of my dear darling husband), has been in town visiting with us. Having Ellie here has been a
May 9, 2014
Breakfast/Brunch
Chilaquiles
Today is May 5th – Cinco de mayo and as noted in my May 5th 2012 post, a holiday of relative insignificance in Mexico (except in Puebla where it is called El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla
May 6, 2014
Baked Goods
Orange Cornmeal Olive Oil Cake
I have been wanting to make an olive oil cake for a long time. I’ve been reading recipes for months – truly. I had in my mind that an olive oil cake would be dense, simply rich – not heavy
May 1, 2014
Baked Goods
Berkeley Cheese Board Scones
Ellie came for a visit. We had been waiting for her for weeks. Ellie is Alan’s Father’s wife. I don’t think she has been out in 10-years – since our wedding. So much has happened in her life and
April 29, 2014