Monthly Archives: August 2010

Tortilla (no, not that kind)

When we moved from Spain to California, I was so confused. In San Diego, a tortilla is a flatbread. In Spain, my beloved tortilla was a divine dish of eggs, onions, potatoes, and LOTS of olive oil. Continue reading

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Follow Friday: Mark Bittman and NYT bread

Thanks to Mark Bittman, my family has crusty bread on demand. WITHOUT kneading! Continue reading

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More meat: Beef stew

For weeks after mom visits, it’s MeatMeatMeat around here. This time, it’s beef stew. Continue reading

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Mom Food Dinners: The menus so far

I’ve figured out the menus for the first four Mom Food Dinners. These are subject to change, but I’m pretty sure they’re what I’m going with. Advance apologies to vegetarians; my Mom Food doesn’t swing that way most of the … Continue reading

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A perfect summer dinner: Sloppy joes, cole slaw, and corn on the cob

Summer is waning. I will miss the corn on the cob. Sloppy joes and coleslaw, too. Continue reading

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