After 85 upbeat Jittery Cook posts, it’s time for a wee bit of sobriety. Having a platform for self-expression just begs for bearing personal concerns. Here’s hoping you don’t mind a little pathos on your plate. My dear, sweet father, who turned 89 on Valentine’s Day, has spent his whole life helping others. He grew…
Archives for March 2012
Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise – Heavenly!
Today’s recipe is courtesy of a wonderful chef, Barbara Eiswerth, who makes yoga retreats at El Encanto a culinary delight and is willing to share her specialties. You’ll be wanting to serve this at a dinner party. This recipe inspired oohs and aahs all around the table. It was accompanied by outstanding Jicama Cabbage Carrot…
Uncle Jaime’s Mango Cheese Cacao Pie
I don’t have an Uncle Jaime. That’s just a nickname for Jim Vitale from El Encanto in Mexico. And it needs to be pronounced with a guttural “J” for the proper Spanish effect — like “Chaime” or “Hymie”. I did have an Uncle Hymie, and I think he would have loved this pie. Jim is celebrating…
Red Curry Beef with Coconut and Lime Quinoa Salad
I used to think that having a career, a family and a wonderful network of friends was pretty much it. Suddenly, through blogging, a whole new world has opened up. One of the most rewarding aspects is the generosity of family, friends and readers who share their love of food and their recipes. Today’s delicious…
Roasted Fennel Soup – Grown-up Flavour
What’s Hot? Jittery Cook is What’s Hot on BlogHer! Holly’s Halishkas have been syndicated by BlogHer. Check out the (little) syndication bling on the Jittery Cook New Age Stuffed Cabbage Roll post. What’s Blogher? A little publishing network reaching 37 million women each month. Here’s hoping that they all like halishkas and all the other…
Jumbo Shrimp with Shrimp Spice – Dinner for Two
On a yoga retreat at El Encanto, on the Riviera Nayarit in sunny Mexico, the discussion meandered towards body types. Not yoga body types, Ayurvedic body types. Apparently the key to health is in understanding our own personal body type. There are three basic ones: Vata, “air”, Pitta, “fire” and Kapha, the “water” type. Each…