Through the Garden Avocado Salad

My friend, Maia, introduced me to a version of this salad.  Here’s my latest twist on it. Through the Garden Avocado Salad 1 large ripe avocado (or 3 small) 12 oz. (1 can) garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed) ¼ of a small onion (chopped) 12 oz. (frozen, drained) corn kernels 12 oz (1 can) black beans […]

Book of the day

I’m flipping through The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos.  If you like Middle Eastern food, add this to your collection.  How does Prawn Pilaf sound for dinner tonight?  I agree! 

Welcome to my cookery

Welcome to my cookery, a space to digest life’s ingredients.  I’m writing in the kitchen, also known as the cyber café around our house.  I most humbly serve as the chief stocker, chopper, dicer, toaster and roaster of food for my family.   Some days, I simply reach for my trusty paella pan and pan-sear […]