September 25, 2022 Rapallo This was a very, very special day. And because there was so much activity and love and excitement, I forgot to take pictures of our very special meal. Scusi! The day started earlier than expected. I was thrilled to have a room with a balcony overlooking the Ligurian Sea. We left…
This is an essential ingredient in Muhamarra. It’s slightly sweet and sour flavor can enhance many sauces and seasonings. This recipe contains sugar. I plan on reworking it soon with unrefined sweeteners. Stay tuned. Ingredients 1 cup pomegranate juice. 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar Directions Mix the ingredients in a small…
Move over Hummus! This Red Pepper Spread is gorgeous and flavorful. It’s a festive dip for the holidays or any special occasion. Pomegranate molasses is an important ingredient. It’s sweet and sour flavors give the Muhamarra it’s distinctiveness. It’s available in stores, or you can make your own. Ingredients 4 red bell peppers…
We’ve been making garbanzo bean flour for a long time. I recently decided to add a little baking soda to the original recipe and we love it, we are making it all the time now. Ingredients 2 cups garbanzo bean flour 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon zatar or…
September 24, 2022 Paris Just before leaving our hotel we stopped at a Monop’, a small grocery chain that is part of the Monoprix department stores around France. These small grocery stores, along with Carrefour Express are everywhere in Paris. Although I am not certain, I believe they have taken over many of the “mom…
September 23, 2022 After another “grace matinée” we got up in the afternoon and walked down the Rue du Faubourg Montmartre in the direction of the Seine. It’s our museum day. Whether in a museum or painted on a wall on the street, we appreciate art. It was recommended to not miss the…
September 22, 2022 Paris As much as we would have liked to have stayed in our little boutique hotel, the Hotel Residence Quintinie Square, in the 15th arrondissement, I was not able to reserve this place for any more days. When we were checking out we were told they would be renovating soon. We’ll have…
September 21, 2022 Paris The plan today was to meander North from the Hotel in the 15th arrondissement to Le Jardin de Luxembourg, pass by La Sorbonne University, the Latin Quarter, and Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, with the ultimate destination of le Théâtre de la Huchette to see Ionesco’s play La Cantratrice Chauve (The Bald…
September 20, 2022 London and Paris After three nights in London we are moving on to Paris. We had planned to stop at Le pain Quotidien in Marylebone for breakfast with vegan croissants but chose to sleep in instead. Serendipity struck! When we got to the St. Pancras Station to board the Eurostar we were…
