Hyperbolic ruminations on food and film
cooking during the pandemic I’m lucky during the COVID 19 lockdown to live with one of my best friends, Rob. He’s been working from home since January. I’m now working from home for the duration of the pandemic. During the day, he works in the office upstairs, I work in my office downstairs (set up […]
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This feisty and ultra-satisfying vegan dish turns carnivorous in one simple step Winter may seem an odd time for a stir-fry. Aren’t vegetables best in the spring and summer? But most of the vegetables used in a stir-fry… onions, peppers, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, etc… are available year round. On a cold night, yes, a hearty […]
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This revamped classic, flecked with fresh herbs, hides a delicious addition My dentist said, “soft foods only for a couple of days.” Who was I to argue? For me that meant making both the best macaroni and cheese ever, and soup. But which soup? In fall and winter my mom often made a terrific and comforting potato-leek soup. Bingo: […]
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While this is an amalgam of previous Thanksgiving posts, I hone every year. I know you have your favorites! We all do. But trust me… add a few of these (the cocktail and the turkey in particular.. and the dips… and, well, you know… ) and you will have the best dinner ever. Hell, just […]
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A delicious Autumn meal I eat year round. I love fall. Hands down my favorite season. It’s not because I look my best in fall clothes… although, to be honest, that is part of it. I love everything about fall: cool crisp sweater weather, football games at twilight, County Fairs, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Fall Back from […]
Read MoreA different kind of steak, but just as wonderful. Last week, we had steak and pasta. This week, a different kind of steak… Cauliflower Steak! Before you run screaming, these are terrific. Even the staunchest carnivore alive might be surprised to find out how much they like these steaks. And yes I’m calling them steaks […]
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