Peppedew Peppers from South Africa to Amazon (the shipping company)
Curious about a new item a few years ago in the grocery store "Olive Bar", I did some research. Peppadew is a trademarked name for small sweet piquant whole red pickled peppers, grown in the Limpopo province of the South African Bush. Discovered by businessman and...
Thanksgiving for Two
Unusual Thanksgiving since we have both been under the weather. Lots of food just for the 2 of us. Happy for the left overs. Have not eaten yet so the turkey and brussels sprouts are new recipes, as well as the Tarte Tatin. We shall see.
Boston Food Delights Discovered
Caught in a huge downpour without an umbrella near the Harvard campus, we ran into a storefront that turned out to be quite a surprise. Taiyaki NYC Dough Club was a dessert taste adventure. Think about your favorite waffle cone, then rethink it. Fish cones...
Homegrown Mango
Florida fresh homegrown mango, just picked from the tree, is absolutely delicious. No comparison with commodity mangoes sold in supermarkets. It's wonderful to have a friend with a Mango Tree in her front yard here on West Coast of Florida and is generous in sharing....
Veggie’tizers in New York City
Colorful artsy raw veggie appetizer with 4 tasty dips on the menu at WPE Hotel Restaurant Zou Zou
Sweety Drops, Who Doesn’t Love That Veggie Name?
Also called Pepper Drops these days, they first appeared in US grocery store salad or olive bars. You might be tempted to think tomato, but these cute little veggies are actually peppers. Also known as Incan Red Drops, originating in the Peruvian Amazon, this wild...
“Baking is, in its own way, a love story too.” — Claire Ptak, 2023
Claire Ptak California native, worked at Alice Water's Chez Panisse, currently London owner of Violet Cakes and author of new cake cookbook, Love is Pink Cake. Especially known for baking the Prince claireHarry and Meghan wedding cake. For the coronation special,...
Butter vs Margarine
I prefer butter to margarine because I trust cows more than chemists. Joan Dye Gussow, Growing Older
No Cook, Quick Fix, Chatty, Fruity and Nutty Dessert
Sometimes I just wish for a simple dessert that does not require mixing or baking ahead. My friend Alice mentioned that this grape let-your-guests make-their own-dessert while still sitting around the dinner table, filled the bill for...
More Asparagus, My Favorite Spring Salad and a Smart Tart
Nicoise Salad Spring Nicoise Salad features boiled and marinated new potatoes, roasted asparagus, canned tuna and olives. Or place rows of roasted asparagus, cooked potato quarters, canned tuna, olives, grape tomatoes and chopped baby corn on a platter. Drizzle with...