Growing up, I shared in my mom’s joy of food adventure. Life was a party. My dad brought home the bounty — a steady stream of fresh fruits and vegetables from his second generation wholesale business — and my mom whipped up the most exciting and pleasurable meals imaginable. She enjoyed the challenges of deciphering exotic dishes and of…
Roasted Smashed New Potatoes – Golden Nuggets
Potatoes are nature’s way of saying “Don’t worry. You have me so you know everything is going to be okay.” When it comes to comfort food, there’s nothing quite like that crispy skin and velvety center. And this recipe for Roasted Smashed New Potatoes needs virtually no embellishment to be perfectly pleasing and gobbling good….
Mini-Kugels – Mighty Morsels
Warnings abound over life-shortening dangers: too much stress, too little sleep, too much TV watching. Thank goodness current research refutes claims that severe calorie restriction prolongs life. Here are 10 links to a longer life: Vitamin-D Relationships Exercise Flossing Sex Vegetables De-stress Proper health care Avoid TV Be cautious In keeping with a slower, more…
Auntie Miriam’s Potato Kugel – Crispy Goodness
Everyone wants the corner office with the best view. Some buildings have zigzag shapes to multiply the number of corner offices. The same principle applies to potato kugel. The crispy edges are prime kugel estate. Instead of the usual deep delicious kugel that my auntie Miriam makes, this version of her kugel is split in…