Even the carb-loving (dominant) part of me has to admit that there are few things as delicious as braised meat…fork tender and swimming in a shallow bath of aromatics, it’s a one-pot wonder. For many people, it conjures up memories of family kitchens from childhood and it makes the taste all the more satisfying. Continue ReadingSimple to do…and simply delicious! There’s not even that much to say, but please scroll down after photos, ingredients and kabob tip for 3 personal messages at the end.
This is a dinner totally made from leftovers and kitchen staples but it’s one that is worth planning for…especially if you’re looking for a vegetarian alternative. Continue Reading
It was customary and it was expedient. Continue Reading
Puerto Rico, La Isla del Encanto (the island of enchantment), has had me under its spell my entire adult life. Although, like life, the trajectory of ‘our’ relationship has peaked and ebbed and taken a variety of turns over the years.
I thought I’d leave you with the story – in words and photos – as I board a plane for San Juan. Once again.
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I’m not a traditionalist. Never claimed to be. Not in my beliefs, not in my life’s decisions and certainly not in my kitchen. I stand squarely against doing things a certain way (or any specific way) just because that’s how they are/were conventionally done. It may be a controversial stance to some who hold tradition dear, but for me to do otherwise would be contra my mind’s eye. Sure, I’m influenced and guided by prevailing wisdom and ‘tried + true’ experiences, but I adhere to the view that every.single.thing in life could – and should – be routinely revisited, questioned and perhaps reinterpreted with the passage of time. That goes for relationships, behavior, beliefs, politics, style…and food!
First, I’m going to tell you what this dish is not…it is not difficult to make, it’s not time-consuming, it doesn’t require any special expertise or technique and, except for the fish, it’s not expensive.
But, it is multi-layered in bold flavors, it’s colorful on the plate — and 2/3 of it can be repurposed the next day for an equally delicious dish.
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