Month: July 2020

Shelley’s Mom’s Coleslaw

Shelley’s Mom’s Coleslaw

There are coleslaw lovers in this world, and coleslaw haters. It seems there are very few people in between. The lovers don’t understand why, when served as a supplement to your sandwich, you get only a tiny portion. Three or four forkfuls. A tease. It’s 

Kids Will Be Kids – Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans

Kids Will Be Kids – Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans

Kids are not easy, even when they’re no longer kids. My children, currently 19 and 21, are home from college because of the coronavirus pandemic. At times they have reverted to their former selves circa ages 6 and 8. They bicker and fight with each 

A World of Kebabs – Chicken Souvlaki

A World of Kebabs – Chicken Souvlaki

In the heat of the summer, it’s always good to keep the kitchen cool by heading outdoors to use the grill. Burgers and hot dogs are fine, but kebabs are really where it’s at; bite-size chunks, seared to crisp perfection on the outside, while still 

Carmine’s Garden – Tabouli

Carmine’s Garden – Tabouli

In the early 1990s, when my wife and I first moved in together, we rented the second floor of a big, old Victorian house painted white with brown trim, with creaky steps and uneven floors. Our landlord, Carmine, lived next door and our kitchen window 

The Best Garden Is An Herb Garden

The Best Garden Is An Herb Garden

I was cooking dinner for my family the other day and just before serving it, I knew the dish needed something. I ran to the garden to snip a handful of perfectly fresh herbs to sprinkle on top and complete the meal. One of my