Tag Archives: Quarantine cuisine

Iraqi meat latkes

Posted on May 26, 2020 by shelly

Evan loves these. He claims not to like potatoes, but he devours latkes. There’s something about the grated potatoes in them that gives these meat patties a delicate texture. Last time, I made them with a cup of parsley, as … Continue reading →

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how to eat a pomelo

Posted on May 23, 2020 by shelly

First, choose a beautiful pomelo that feels a little heavy for its size. If it’s heavy, it’s juicy, and your fingers, chin, and the corners of your mouth will be dripping with its sticky-sweet acid dew.  Next, cut the cupola … Continue reading →

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not fideo

Posted on April 29, 2020 by shelly

One of my Facebook friends made an elaborate and beautiful fideo, which inspired me to throw together this very simplified imitation with whatever I had in the refrigerator. (It’s not really fideo, more like “in the style of”.) The goal … Continue reading →

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quarantine vegetarian lasagne

Posted on April 28, 2020 by shelly

So I ordered a bunch of groceries in bulk from Cheetah, a wholesale shop for restaurants that recently opened their virtual doors to ordinary citizens. I like using half and half to make the occasional hot chocolate or decaffeinated chai. … Continue reading →

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