Tag Archives: Holidays & Entertaining
A Family Easter
As the youngest of five children my family holidays were always packed with excitement, laughter and enough food for a small army. Extended family would come for all or part the feast and the house would be full of energy. … 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
A New Year’s Eve Tradition: Tuna Tartare
Growing up, New Year’s Eve was a very special occasion in my house – it meant shrimp cocktail time! The ever-elusive special treat we got twice a year–New Year’s Eve and Christmas Eve. Lucky for me, neither my brother nor my … Continue reading
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Swine Dining
Cooking from the Carpool Lane