Although my father, a baker and owner of 6 bakeries in Newark, New Jersey in the 1940s and ’50s died when I was 10 years old, I still inhaled his baking passion. My father attended law school and worked a bit in government, but, when his father aged, my father was chosen, among 3 other…
Category: COOKING TIPS
Creamy potato salad, sprinkled with parsley and paprika
I happen to have a stash of russet potatoes handy; nice and firm ones
Tender, Juicy Leg of Lamb alongside bok choy, red peppers, and roasted potatoes
I remember, from my childhood, eating succulent loin lamb chops for dinner. We ate them regularly, gobbling up every bit as us kids, my three younger siblings and I, chewed them down to the bone. What a luxury it was, I see now, upon an adult reflection. Price wise, these choice ribs can cost nearly…
Seasoned cabbage rolls with beef and rice
I remember eating and loving the flavor of stuffed cabbage as a child. As I faintly recall, the rolls were thick, the nearly translucent cooked cabbage was smothered in a red sauce that dripped off the sides; it tasted slightly sweet, but not too much. I know I loved the combination of moist beef and…
Cookbooks up on new bookshelf
This is my first official blog post since my friend Sabina Espinet, an excellent graphic designer, fixed my website. Over the last several years my bookshelves have been bulging, overflowing with poetry, gardening, memoir books, books on writing and now cookbooks. Many of the excessive amount of books have ended up stacked neatly on my…
Drying Herbs in the Microwave
Here are some tips I share in Nourished: A Memoir of Cooking and the Arts 1. For the microwave approach, lay out several sheets of paper towels. You can use two layers to make it easier to transport, or use a dinner plate. Separate the leaves from any woody stems. (Save the stems and bundle…
Marilyn Raff 