Month: March 2021

There Is a Divide Among Us – Passover Farfel for Soup

There Is a Divide Among Us – Passover Farfel for Soup

There is a divide among us. Nothing serious, depressing, or consequential like the political chasm we currently face, but rather a divide about how we adorn our soup. There are those among us who top our soup with crackers, croutons, and fried noodles so we 

Mushroom Savvy – Mushrooms in Oyster Sauce

Mushroom Savvy – Mushrooms in Oyster Sauce

In my youth I can’t say that I was a fan of mushrooms. I would never eat them outright. If someone insisted on a pizza with mushrooms, I would reluctantly manage, although pizza-topping mushrooms back then were mostly wet, slimy, canned things, with little to 

A Silver Lining – Almond Fingers

A Silver Lining – Almond Fingers

As we approach a year of pandemic quarantining, hand sanitizing, and masks, it is wearing on us all more than ever. We are tired, lonely, and frankly a little depressed. We miss our friends and family and going out to a restaurant for a simple 

Sometimes a Sign – Turkey Meatballs In Romesco Sauce

Sometimes a Sign – Turkey Meatballs In Romesco Sauce

Small Plates Saturday Night has become a tradition in our household, even more so since the pandemic has made dining out a gamble we do not feel is worth the risk. I cook three, four, five, six small dishes, while relaxing and pushing the pressures