Author Archives: floricooks

A couple of days ago my daughter, Star called me saying, “I’m sure you’ve sent this before and I promise to file it this time. Please send me your latke recipe.” She called while I was having latkes for lunch … Continue reading →

We are closing in on the end of an amazing trip. I have seen and learned so much. I am full to overflowing – colors, tastes, emotions, information not least of all. After a week in Oaxaca meeting women putting … Continue reading →

This is certainly not what I have had in mind in thinking about getting back to blogging. It is not my normal post about food though there’s some smelly cat food and a mouse at the end. One night in … Continue reading →

I had the most lovely spring evening on Thursday night. I went to the South Pasadena farmers’ market, picked up some basic produce along with one of my favorite short season items. I generally buy this just once a year … Continue reading →

Or call it Mexican matzo brei; it’s all the same. Break up half a matzo board in big chunks Ina bowl and toss with a couple of tablespoons of either red or green salsa. Allow a few minutes for the … Continue reading →