New Years at Home Our RoadTrip travels in 2012 have taken us to amazing places where we have enjoyed welcoming people and memorable cuisine. Along the way, we strive to appreciate and adopt traditions of others. A cookbook from Sedona, green chilis from New Mexico, a Belgian beer glass, a reclaimed European baguette board from…
Month: December 2012
‘Tis the Season for Tamales: An Individually Wrapped Gift of Goodness
Los Angeles, California Tamales are a seasonal offering at many restaurants, specialty stores and Mexican food stands at Christmas in Southern California. In addition, ingredients for making them from scratch are readily available in grocery stores. Whether bought pre-made or made at home, tamales are a perfect package of flavor for a casual holiday meal. …
What’s Comforting, Warm and Sure to Make Your Day Better? Matzo Ball Soup
Fairfax District, Los Angeles, California Matzo Ball Soup is love in a bowl. Comforting and warm, the concoction of chicken broth and dumplings is sure to make your day better. I have been ordering it at delis for years. So when David Rosengarten demonstrated how to make it on his show in the early Food…
Memphis Sparked Memories: News, Music, Food
Memphis, Tennessee Both K.O. and I were children in the 1960’s. Television became more and more prevalent in American homes then. It gave us an expanded view of the World. In the 60’s, the Civil Rights Movement was often in the news and Elvis Presley starred with Frank Sinatra in a TV special. Food and…
Shopping for Ingredients Spurs Recipe Creativity
Laguna Hills, California It may sound crazy to some, but K.O. and I love grocery stores, Farmers Markets and specialty food stores. Yes, we can lose ourselves in any given market. At home or on a RoadTrip, perusing local flavors makes for a great day. Mapping the Day The other day, we set out…