THE KASBAH CHRONICLESApril to June 2022and aHappy Fourth of July(already?) Bestila filled with Sweet Shredded ChickenRecipe in Mint Tea and Minarets (easier to make than it looks!) Musings A pet peeve: book theft A quote from Gertrude Stein Street Legacy,...
Salads
Edible Flowers in the San Diego Union Tribune Food Section
In the San Diego Union Tribune Dec. 16, 2015 Lavender Shortbread cookies View the recipe and a mouth watering photo here: Shortbread blossoms with lavender or http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/dec/15/shortbread-blossoms-with-lavender/
Happy New Year!
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year A traditional French salad for New Year's Eve A menu for a “réveillon” celebration (whether Christmas or New Year’s Eve) almost always includes Belgian endives on French tables. This is how we used to greet the nouvel an, new year, in...
Ever tasted edible flowers? Now is the time!
PS: Fast forward to January 2014: A local publisher would like to republish my sweet book on Edible Flowers.I am thrilled. Yes, I did go out this morning and picked the last of my orange blossoms. About 3 cups of petals remained, just enough to make about 1/2 cup of...
A Biblical Feast for Easter or Passover
My new book is finding a niche in a number of stores from Southern California, to Wisconsin, Illinois, New York City, and even, south of the border. For that, I am most grateful You can, of course, always order it on this site, and...
Bitter Orange Salad/Salad d’Oranges Amères
In answer to the e-Newsletter I sent out at the beginning of February, I received this lovely letter from Danielle Avidan, a follower of this website. She was kind enough to contribute this recipe. She writes: “My grandmother used a heavy earthenware...
Bay Area Impressions
I wanted to share the interesting experience I had on my way to the airport for my Bay Area appearances at Le Creuset stores, last Saturday at 5:45 AM—my shuttle was a no-show. Panicked, I called the company several times: they did finally send a driver...
Wild Rice Irene
For The California Farm Cookbook (Pelican Publishing 1994) (link to Amazon.com), I travelled the length and breadth of California, searching out family farmers, and recording their stories. I also solicited their favorite recipes for the fruits and vegetables they...
Carrots with paprika and Capers
Serves 6 This is only one of the wide assortment of salads--think of them as Moroccan-style tapas-that open up a meal. Like most Moroccan salads, this is best prepared a day ahead, and served at room temperature. 2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon sweet...