I still have lots of chard sprouting like weeds in my vegetable garden.
Here's a simple, but fine-tasting recipe with limited ingredients. This means that if you've got to buy ...
Friday, September 13, 2013
My Bittersweet Canning Education in Italy

As my summer canning classes wind down, I'm transported to my upbringing in Italy. As I reminisce on how I came to master these wonderful canning techniques, I simultaneously feel ...
Friday, September 6, 2013
Rice-Spice Cookies (Gluten-free)

A few weeks ago, one of our friends on Facebook/The Kitchen Buzzz asked us for a gluten-free recipe. Here it is - rice cookies with a hint of cinnamon, allspice ...
Friday, August 30, 2013
Jicama, Watermelon & Cantaloup Salad

The idea for this salad sort of sparked when I noticed how boring the jicama, watermelon and cantaloup looked on my kitchen counter.
I was surprised at how delicious and ...
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Peachy Plum Upside-Down Cake

Summer is the season for peaches and plums. As I taste samples at various fruit stalls of the Santa Monica Farmers Market, I lose control and buy at least 15 ...