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December 20, 2016

 Guava Cheese Cake     Guavas are my most favorite of fruits. I love their taste, of course, but also their fragrance, which I find as enticing as a vase of gardenias – there should be a guava scented air freshener! Fresh guavas are neither easy to find nor very affordable, if you do...
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November 15, 2016

Creamed Spinach     Creamed Spinach first came into my life in one of those old steak houses, in the Los Angeles of old, with dark lighting and oak bars, that served cocktails with names no one orders anymore, as well as huge portions! This is actually a simple dish, once you master the béchamel sauce,...
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October 10, 2016

Inspired by My Father’s Lasagna   My Father was a great cook; he would create the most fabulous and at least to me, exotic dishes, like rice with octopus, fried squid, and homemade sausage. He would of course spend a week’s food budget on one meal, reminding me of Babette’s Feast.  Also, I am afraid...
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September 5, 2016

Grilled Lamb Chops   I do not remember who first introduced me to lamb, but grilled lamb chops are one of my most favorite of foods, and honestly, maybe not in one sitting, as they are very rich and robust, but between dinner and lunch the next day, I can easily eat the entire...
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Madeleine’s     I understand that Proust has dibs on Madeleine’s with his Remembrance of Things Past, but these are nevertheless one of my favorite cookies or little cakes; not only because of their light, ethereal taste, with the slightest hint of citrus and almost crispy edge, but because of I love the fictional...
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July 12, 2016

Pickled Cauliflower       Do not be afraid of pickling! Especially when you are making pickles that will be refrigerated thus; you do not have to worry about whether or not you have achieved the perfect canning seal. I have always loved pickled vegetables, with their great texture and flavors – I remember...
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June 15, 2016

Pie Crust!     I am feeling the desire for comfort food; and I have to say pie goes a long way toward making me feel safe and happy. Both sweet and savory pies are delicious and conjure up memories of special occasions, like being allowed to tag along with Mother and Wanda, as...
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May 13, 2016

Rice Pudding     My Mother would often make rice pudding, as a special treat, when we were young. This is still one of my favorite desserts.  There is little that provides more comfort than a warm bowl of creamy rice pudding – except of course cold rice pudding! Ingredients: 4 cups of Water...
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April 10, 2016

Papaya And Mango Chutney     When I was in seventh grade we moved to Hawaii, and it was there that I was introduced to the wonders of papaya, which was incredibly plentiful, and thus not a delicacy to be savored on rare occasions. The Hawaiian papaya is smaller and sweeter than the Mexican...
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March 26, 2016

Pineapple Upside Down Cake     I remember marveling, at my Mother’s ingenuity, the first time I saw her create a pineapple upside down cake. I had trouble understanding this whole idea of baking the cake upside down and was even more amazed when this golden beauty appeared, once she lifted up the cast...
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