Monthly Archives: August 2012

Chicago Cape Codder

It’s Wednesday night and I decided to vacuum and sweep my house — inside and out. I never do that on a weeknight. It was avoidance. I needed to crack open the books to prepare for a class, but vacuuming … Continue reading

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Pissaladiere a la Julia Child

Pizza, my way, is enough to keep me happily at home in the neighborhood on Friday nights.  I am always happy to settle into one of my walking distance friend’s homes for the evening. This past Friday night, the gathering … Continue reading

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My love affair with soba noodles

My love affair with soba noodles lingers. There are nights when I am so desirous of this buckwheat pasta that it is absolutely unbearable. Last  night was one of those evenings. I had originally planned to make this dish Monday … Continue reading

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Hamburger Heaven

Hamburgers are just the ticket sometimes. I love a great burger. For the short time I lived in California I remember eating some wildly wonderful ones – covered in avocados with fresh tomato and just the right lettuce leaf. The … Continue reading

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