Monthly Archives: September 2012

New Year’s Chicken

I celebrated Rosh Hashanah with my sister and brother-in-law and their kids. Driving up to Round Rock, I called my parents and grandparents to wish them a happy new year. When I got there, we stumbled through the prayers, lit … Continue reading

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Kale with Pecorino and Pine Nuts

On a recent trip to visit the family in Los Angeles, we went for a birthday dinner to Osteria Mozza. It was one of those 3-hour dinners where the food keeps coming and the wine is flowing. I do believe … Continue reading

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Vietnamese Chicken Meatball Goodness

Returning from a vacation means there is likely nothing in your refrigerator. Depending on the time your flight, ride, or boat arrives in town you may not even have the energy or patience to search the cupboard to see if … Continue reading

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Rich Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream Frosting

When I was a child I did a lot of baking. Gluten-full baking. As I’ve mentioned, my mother is in the culinary world: there was no shortage of experimenting, new foods, tasting, chopping, and the like in my house. I … Continue reading

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