Archive for December, 2010
The “Perfect” New Year’s Eve
December 29th, 2010
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Dame’s Chicken and Waffles
Tags: “Once in a Blue Moon”
When I found out there was going to be a lunar eclipse tonight, December 20, 2010, the first to fall on winter solstice since 1638, my immediate reaction was, “Rain dance! I am going to strip naked and dance in front of the moon!” Ok, it sounded exciting, or enlightening, perhaps even spiritual on some level… Surely, once Foodie found out about these plans, I knew he would be dying to join me. Well, let’s put it this way, he was drooling when I told him about it.A New Beginning
As usual, King Foodie has yet another surprise up his sleeve. I can’t stress enough what a wild ride it is living with this guy! I never know what I am going to get. This time, Joe has made the decision to end the pursuit of his culinary dreams working at his beloved restaurant. Instead, he will begin studying for the LSAT’s in preparation to attend law school.
Yup, I know a 180 degree shocker! Well, for those of us, such as myself, who know Joe well, this is actually not so far-fetched. Although Joe spent most of his young adult life steering away from academic career choices, favoring more alternative, risky pursuits, he has a “Jedi” mind, was a gifted student, and was raised by a family who valued education and achievement. Actually, a career such as this would have seemed like a likely option years ago, before personal exploration and self-discovery kicked in. Funny, how parts of yourself that have become buried, may be rediscovered due to emotional support, stability, desire to grow, and maturity.
You may wonder, “What about “King Foodie?” If he’s no longer working at a restaurant and he is busy studying to get into law school… is this it? Is this the end of my story?” To answer your question… No. This is just the beginning… [ Read the full article ] »
Grandma’s Stuffed Cabbage
I wanted to share with you my Grandma’s Stuffed Cabbage recipe. This is particularly good this time of year, perhaps for the Chanukah celebration or anytime there is a frost in the air. It is comfort food. Make for the family or for guests. Two years ago, when Joe and I became engaged my mom made this for the “parents first meeting.” Not only did everyone enjoy their meal, they all got along great! Phew.Fluffy Matzah Balls
Here is a question from a reader:
“Happy Chanukah! Thanks for the latkas recipe. My mom used to make them all the time when I was a kid. I’ve never attempted, I did try to make healthy Matzah balls using whole wheat Matzah meal and they tasted like cardboard rocks lol. Any suggestions to soften them up? Hope you are doing well. I always enjoy your cooking tips and seeing your pictures.”
Madeline Strauss
Hey Maddie, good question. I ran it by Chef Joe and he said, “You might want to add chicken fat, or play with the ratio of egg and liquid to Matzah meal.” Don’t worry, I told the Chef, “This girl would not use chicken fat.
I have never made Matzah balls with whole wheat. However, I do have a recipe for Fluffy Matzah balls that you might enjoy. [ Read the full article ] »
Sweet Potato Latkes
Potato latkes at Chanukah are a significant dish, not because of the potato, but because of the oil. You may want to try this variation made with sweet potatoes. They are equally delicious but very nutritious due to the abundance of anti-oxidants in the sweet potato. I made these for Foodie the other night and they were a big hit!
Happy Chanukah!
I had a lot of fun making latkes the first night of Chanukah for King Foodie. And yes, I was the one who made them. The Foodie was glued to the sofa, studying. Go Joe! FYI Readers, yup, studying is part of the Foodies new endeavor. However, the rest of the info is currently under wraps. So, you are going to have to wait to find out. Sorry. Anyway, to no surprise, once the latkes hit the pan, and the fried potato/onion smell began to ruminate, it was “break time.” Joe made his way over to the stove to make sure I was frying the pancakes to a perfect golden brown. Our latkes were delicious! Here is our recipe.First Fight- And Foodie Goes To The ER
Just three days married, I find myself watching Foodie standing on a twenty-foot cliff preparing to jump off…
“Foodie… Wasn’t our wedding fabulous? Aren’t I the girl of your dreams? Isn’t our Caribbean Cruise honeymoon just days away? I always knew you were “extreme,” but what on earth compels you to do something this stupid in front of your brand, new bride?”
“Joe! Joe! Joe!” the high-schoolers began to chant, “do it, do it, do it!” “Uh… there is no turning back now,” I thought to myself as I disapprovingly watched King Foodie examining the rocky ledge and calculating his jumping point. I knew there was no way in hell the proud Foodie would “walk away” from this challenge and not provide these hecklers with a “show.” [ Read the full article ] »
