Author Archives: Magda Hernandez
Are You There, Chocolate? It’s Me.
My name is Magda, and I’m a chocoholic. My addiction began innocently enough. Candy bars were the gateway drug. As a child, I’d regularly spend a portion of my allowance on Three Musketeers, M&Ms, or Milky Ways. In the teen … Continue reading
Celebrating Passover
Passover begins on Monday evening, commemorating the flight of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. After recounting this Exodus, it’s traditional to enjoy a beautiful holiday meal. During the eight-day observance, a gentile cook like me can find it … Continue reading
Quick Appetizers (Ready by the Time You Spell Hors d’Oeuvre)
Appetizer. Starter. Hors d’oeuvre. Amuse bouche. By any name, it’s arguably the most enjoyable course in a meal for me. When I attend weddings, for instance, it’s all I can do to avoid positioning myself near the caterers’ station in … Continue reading
From the Editor
Swine Dining
Cooking from the Carpool Lane