My mother’s kitchen wouldn’t be complete without a few essential items. Sure enough. When I returned home for the holidays I found a squat Japanese pumpkin waiting on the counter. Kabocha, the Japanese pumpkin, is naturally sweeter than a sugar pumpkin and boasts a glamorous green skin over its brilliant orange flesh. I decided to [...]
While in Brussels, I attended a summer potluck in the park. Someone brought the most fabulous lamb meatballs, little bites of spiced meat, neatly packed in a Tupperware. Last week a friendly potluck invitation from the neighbors prompted memories of that picnic afternoon, and a little digging unearthed an equally memorable meatball recipe. Recipe adapted from [...]
Brussels. Paris. Latin Quarter. Paris. Germany. Currywurst and fries. London. Barcelona. They love their ham. So do I. Barcelona. “Mel i mato,” Catalan honey and cheese dessert. Barcelona. Here’s to a summer of good eats! Cheers, Rachel
