Mostly Martha - The Genuine Article

July 15, 2008 | 4 Comments

Mostly MarthaMartina Gedeck as Martha, the master chef who tries to control her world while it collapses around her, is superb. She has an intense kind of beauty and grace, strong but emotionally fragile, and Gadeck’s body language speaks volumes, […]

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Sautéed Sweet Potatoes & Spring Onions

July 13, 2008 | 7 Comments

SautĂ©ed Sweet Potatoes & Spring OnionsThe sweetness of the potatoes and the savouriness of the spring onions blended harmoniously with the paprika, onion powder and pepper. And the fresh lemon juice provided just the right amount of sourness to bring the dish into perfect balance.[…]

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Tabbouleh: A Uniquely Mediterranean Salad

July 12, 2008 | 6 Comments

TabboulehTabbouleh, the national dish of Syria, first captured my heart back in the early 1990s when I visited a Mederterranian deli in downtown Houston for lunch. I was hooked from the very first spoonful.[…]

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