In the San Diego Union Tribune Dec. 16, 2015 Lavender Shortbread cookies View the recipe and a mouth watering photo here: Shortbread blossoms with lavender or http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/dec/15/shortbread-blossoms-with-lavender/
Desserts
Recipes from San Diego Living, SD Channel 6, Nov. 9th, 2015 TV appearance
November 9, 2015 From Mint Tea and Minarets: a Banquet of Moroccan Memories (La Caravane, 2013) Egg Tagine with Olives Serves 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, very finely diced 1 (14¼-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained ½ teaspoon sugar 10 green or purple...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2014 (with recipes!)
Another shot from my most recent trip to Morocco: A cup of Starbucks Coffee at the HUGE Morocco Mall in Casablanca. A little cafe nearby serves mint tea, thank goodness! May you find much to celebrate this holiday season (preferably with a champagne toast.) As...
Belated October post/pomegranates
Finally! Two advance copies of Mint Tea and Minarets: A Banquet of Moroccan Memories arrived at our front door. A couple of thousand more should arrive from Hong Kong by November 20, 2012. With 327 pages, 32 original recipes, and 99 food...
The Kasbah Chronicles Jan/Feb 2012
February 2 marks La Chandeleur (Candlemas), when crêpes are de rigueur on French tables--a tradition my mother upheld all the while I was growing up in Casablanca. Simply sprinkled a crêpe with a little powdered sugar, and celebrate! Another cause for celebration is...
Mulhalbiya
In answer to Victoria, a frequent visitor to this blog, I thought I would share the recipe she requested with all of you. Hello Victoria: The last time we corresponded, you were living in Agadir, in the south of Morocco. I hope you have not...
Gale’s Lemon Squares
Makes about 16 squares From the California Farm Cookbook (Pelican Publishing 1994) (link to Amazon.com), I travelled the length and breadth of California, searching out family farmers, and recording their stories. I also solicited their favorite recipes for the fruits...
Couscous Mango Mousse/Mousse de Couscous a la Mangue
Couscous Mango Mousse Serves 6 I demonstrated this recipe on Sara’s Secrets with Sarah Moulton of the Food TV channel. Kids LOVE this! Use peaches if you don't have mangoes. 1 cup water3/4 cup couscous4 tablespoons sugar2 juice oranges, preferably Valencia2...