I have been meaning to get to Silo and its small plates/bar little sister Nosh for oh, well, forever. Cue the heroic Zeus and Demeter who, very kindly, took little Cherub to see Yo Gabba Gabba Live. We are, after all, a rock and roll kind of family. It’s lovely to have lots time. We ordered started early with the cocktail… Read More Dining Out | Nosh
Tonight’s dish highlights the soul of local food. It’s perfect for late fall in South Texas. The grapefruit are sweet, but also a little savory. They’re a beautiful color, and plentiful. And because it’s coming on grapefruit season in the Rio Grande Valley, they’re awfully cheap. Meanwhile, the local Meyer lemons are juicy and fragrant. … Read More South-Texas Locavore / Shiner-Steamed Shrimp with Ruby Red Grapefruit Salsa
Since I’ll be headed to warmer climes tomorrow to visit Demeter and Zeus in Texas, the next few posts will have a different feel. Texas is famed, after all, for being “A whole ‘nother country”. Posts will more than likely contain things such as enchiladas, nachos, margaritas, brisket and Shiner. The stuff that still kind of runs through… Read More Snowy Night | Warm Cabbage Salad with Simple Cod
When I worked in South Orange, New Jersey, there was a little tiny delicatessen (the Town Hall Deli) that claimed to have invented the sloppy joe. This is not a manwich (i.e., can o’ sauce over ground round). This is a serious sandwich with usually a couple of types of meat (the original had slices of… Read More Persephone’s Deli | Salmon on Rye
This morning we drove out to Oakvale Farmstead for their holiday open house. We were greeted exuberantly by Greta, a golden lab farm dog. I could tell, it was going to be a delightful morning. Instantly, Cherub was off and running, enticing Greta to follow her around, which she did without hesitation. I met with Dena… Read More Open House at Oakvale Farmstead Cheese
I know I’m biased, but food has always been, and remains, the keystone of every culture. It brings people together, allowing families to share, to bond, and to pay homage those that came before them. Many of the recipes I share here, from pub food, to Spanish stews, to Asian noodles or vegetarian Indian curries are designed to bring people together… Read More Chrismukkah Fare | Latkes and Bubbly
This is, in fact, a cooking blog. But there are times that even Persephone has to set down the saute pan and back away from the kitchen. Every once in a while, I like to head out and let someone else do the cooking. And when I do, most of the time, we head for… Read More Giveaway of the Day | Dine Originals
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