Kitty Morse

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 container, but it can be prepared in an ordinary salad bowl, even a terrine (ça […]

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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 45 minutes later, and I made my flight. However, […]

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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 grew, the cheese they produced, and the beef or chickens they raised. This is one of […]

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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 oil
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 cup finely diced green onion
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into slices 1/8-inch […]

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