Hot n' Sizzling Baby Eggplants!

As you may have gathered earlier, I love eggplants. There are so many varieties, shapes, sizes and colors when encountering them I can never resist.…

Ice Cream, The Orange Blossom Special!

Who doesn't love the smell of orange blossoms, the one flower that's almost a metaphor for romance. I wore…

Fast and Hot ,The Seeni Sambol Story

Ok, I'm back to sambols again. Seeing as how we're in the final stages of this re-write we're doing and since…

Who's Afraid Of Major Grey?

Who the heck is Major Grey and why is his name all over my mango chutney? I hate to burst your bubble but Major Grey probably ranks up there with…

Carrots Aren't Just For Rabbits!

When planning any meal it's important to have the right mix of dishes on the table. It's like writing, having…

It's Not Your Uncle Bens' Rice

I once had a sister in law who didn't last very long in the family..when she and one of my husbands brothers came to visit us in Los Angeles. I of…

Shrimp, Sausage and White Beans

A quick, easy weeknight meal

Lassi Comes Home

Lassi is not just a dog! When an Indian calls for Lassi, he's not looking for his lost Collie. He's looking for one of the coolest, most…

Renoir-inspired couscous with strawberries and loukaniko

Mango Salsa