We were at the coast early summer and had a pile of fish from the local fish market and all I could think about was fish curry. I was short on ingredients, but I knew that at home I have everything I need to create a coconut creamy curry, sour with tamarind.
Read MoreWe were getting food from a moroccan food cart this winter and I was standing in the rain as they prepared our food. Mohamed, chef poured some hot soup into a cup for me to warm me up and it was the most delicious fragrant lamb stew! I asked him if I might have a serving of it to go and he laughed. He told me that was his super, not for sale. I became obsessed. Looking online I was able to find a recipe that came close to the pleasure of that rainy night.
Read MoreSpring brings the most beautiful asparagus to the farmers market and we are in the habit of indulging greatly while the season lasts. This year we also discovered the Okinawan sweet potato which is a bit less sweet than the garnet yam and has a subtle floral essence. We have been enjoying them whenever we find them!
Read MoreAlthough the hash is pictured here with eggs, when I am not eating eggs, I put slices of avocado on my plate. I particularly like mushroom hash with lamb sausage. We used shitake mushrooms last time, but before that we used criminis which were absolutely delicious. Their flavor is deeply enhanced by the sweetness of the onion. A mix of mushrooms is delicious: any mushrooms you like! A simple way to start the day!
Read MoreThis recipe has the lovely Greek influence of fresh or freshly dried oregano which is just bursting forth with the spring rains. I have been marinading the lamb overnight before grilling it so that the flavors are wonderfully blended. Arm steaks are not the most tender cut but have an amazing flavor and a little piece of marrow that makes eating perfect!
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