Making Shrimp Stock and Remembering Momí
I always have a quart or two of shrimp stock in my freezer. I don’t remember exactly when it was I started reserving and freezing the shells of shrimp I peeled until I had enough to make shrimp stock. I do know that it’s been at least 20 years since my father started dropping bits of information to me about how Momí, his mother, cooked as he watched me begin my journey of becoming a professional culinarian.
read moreA Bruschetta Bar (with Fig and Onion Marmalade Recipe)-an Economical Party Menu
A Bruschetta Bar is an elegant and economical way to entertain nad this Fig Onion Marmalade is a great item to include on the bar,
read moreFoodbuzz Fest and Cooking Black Cod
A trip to the Foodbuzz Festival gives me a chance to visit ILoveBlueSea.com, along with a recap of cooking their great Black Cod.
read moreSweet Potato Pound Cake
This Sweet Potato Pound Cake is tastier than the ubiquitous autumn pumpkin bread- it’s spicy, rich and moist, with the dusky taste of fall- what’s not to love? And I was a little surprised, although I guess I shouldn’t have been, to see that it’s basically a 1-2-3-4 Cake.
read moreSweet Potato Pecan Pie Bars
Sweet Potato Pie is a southern classic, as is Pecan Pie. Marrying the spicy, dense sweet potato custard with the gooey, dark sweetness of pecan pie filing- well, that’s a stroke of genius.
read moreProsciutto Wrapped, Stuffed, and Grilled Figs
These wrapped and grilled figs have been one of the most highly anticipated offerings at my summer parties, although the dish has gone through several “edits” over the years. This final permutation is just right!
read moreLA Helps LA Event Recap
I think I can safely say everyone had a great time at LA Helps LA. Big thanks to all our bloggers and vendors. The food was great, and the wine and cocktails were delish!
read moreA Little More Joy of Baking, LA Helps LA and Fig Frangipane Tart
Sharing a few of the great dishes we served at L.A. food bloggers LA Helps LA tasting event to benefit Gulf Restoration Network, highlighting products sent by our great sponsors.
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