Remembering Dooky Chase, Carmen Morial and a Recipe for Devilled Crabs
Remembering two elders of New Orleans Creole community and a recipe for Louisiana Style Devilled Crabs.
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Stuffed Mirlitons (aka Chayotes)
Stuffed mirlitons are traditionally served at the holidays on New Orleans Creole tables- but you don’t have to wait till then to give these a try.
read moreWee Annie MacKeown’s Light Fruitcake
Annie MacKeown’s heirloom fruitcake is made with dried, not candied fruit.
read moreNutty No Sugar Granola
I was delighted to find I could substitute date syrup for sugar to make this nutty, extra crunchy, granola that’s not too sweet, with a slightly caramelized flavor.
read moreAma Tierra, Costa Rica
Traveling to Ama Tierra in Costa Rica for a week of wellness and detoxing.
read moreEating Around Oakland
Eating around Oakland- a sampling of the city’s hot new restaurant scene.
read moreOrange Cilantro Cole Slaw
This Orange Cilantro Cole Slaw is a delicious variation on an old classic.
read moreIndividual Quick Breads Part 2- Chocolate Loaf Cake with Berries and Whipped Mascarpone
This Old Fashioned Chocolate Loaf Cake is even better as a simple dessert served with a fresh berry compote and Whipped Mascarpone.
read moreIndividual Quickbreads Part 1 – the Morning Glory Muffin and Coconut Creme Honey
Any loaf cake or muffin batter can became a quick bread -one of my favorites is Morning Glory Muffin.
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