Category Archives: cookme

the scourge of the american nation

Posted on May 15, 2006 by shelly

The scourge of American society isn’t the chipping away of civil rights, the crumbling healthcare system, or the ever-widening gap between the rich and the poor. These are all irksome issues to be sure. Clearly, the greatest menace to America … Continue reading →

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what to do with leftover spaghetti

Posted on May 12, 2006 by shelly

If you’re like me, you’re probably content to eat any form of pasta for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so any leftovers are a rarity. My husband, A, is very fond of cooking and eating pasta, but he usually cooks the … Continue reading →

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spring time for locavores in berkeley

Posted on May 11, 2006 by shelly

Fat, purple asparagus, freshly harvested. Bright green fava beans in their pods. Fragrant green garlic and creamy King trumpet mushrooms. The spring bounty of the Berkeley farmer’s market is a fine one. Warm weather and crisp spring vegetables seem to … Continue reading →

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tofu, now with flavor!

Posted on May 6, 2006 by shelly

Like death and taxes, it’s a generally accepted truth that tofu is bland. Tofu is considered a flavorless block of protein, providing texture and nutrition for vegetarians, hippies, and trendy hipsters. Rarely is tofu considered an ingredient on its own. … Continue reading →

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baladi eggplant

Posted on May 2, 2006 by shelly

I’ve been jonesing for a fire-roasted eggplant with yogurt and tahini sauce ever since I left Israel. This dish appears in myriad variations at almost every trendy Middle Eastern fusion restaurant in greater Tel Aviv. And with good reason–it’s delicious. … Continue reading →

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