The Flexitarian Cook

Last weekend was a whirlwind of cooking and feasting, what with all these holidays one right after the other – so much happy making. My beloved family and friends kept asking me when (oh when) I would start food writing again, so I thought now would be a good time to let the writing bug [...]

It all started with Madhur Jaffrey. The “actress who could cook” has authored what is, in my humble opinion, the ultimate Indian cookbook. I refer to it often when I’m in the mood for something spicy, warm and colorful. Her recipe for samosas is an old standby in my kitchen, and I also make frequent [...]

I have been on hiatus for a couple of weeks, due in part to a busy schedule but also to a lack of inspiration. Much as I love to cook, I simply hadn’t been much in the mood to be in the kitchen, and so I have simply been waiting for the urge to strike [...]