March 12, 2019
Hipster Salmon Fishcakes
Hipster Salmon Fishcakes 3 cups of stale sour-dough or French bread (cubed*)1-1/2 cups of whole milk or 10% cream (or a combination of the two, gently warmed in a…
March 5, 2019
Buttery Blini for Russian Maslenitsa
Break out your crepe pan! It’s Maslenitsa, Russia’s raucous and riotous Shrovetide! A weeklong carnival before Orthodox Lent begins, whose origins and traditions, including its signature pancakes, are much older.
February 14, 2019
Beluga Lentil Salad
Beluga Lentil Salad 2 cups of beluga lentils2 bay leavesZest and juice of 2 tangerines1 cup of red wine vinegar5-6 garlic cloves (grated)¾- cup olive oil4 Tbls fresh ginger (grated)1…
February 5, 2019
Longevity Noodles
Longevity Noodles One 16-oz package of thin spaghettiDressing1 cup of soy sauce1 cup of rice wine vinegar½ cup of peanut oil½ cups of sesame oil1 tsp of chili oil (optional…
February 5, 2019
Longevity Noodles for the Lunar New Year
Longevity Noodles are easy to assemble, infinitely flexible, redolent with the flavors and symbolism of Chinese New Year, with a pleasing ratio of effort to reward: perfectly suited to the…
December 31, 2018
Salad Olivier: The Centerpiece of Russian New Year
The classic Soviet New Year’s menu is as resistant to change as the current regime. It all hinges on two mandatory, incredibly labor-intensive, mayonnaise-based cold salads: Salad Olivier and Herring…
December 31, 2018
Salad Olivier
Salad Olivier The Salad3 medium-sized red potatoes3 carrots1 tsp of olive oil1 cup of cubed lardons of duck bacon or pancetta (cut into cubes)3 cups of shredded duck confit or…
December 11, 2018
Review: Olga’s Egg: A Novel of Faberge Eggs
Sophie Law's well-researched debut Olga's Egg posits a missing Faberge Egg, made for the eldest daughter of Nicholas II.
December 7, 2018
4 Authentic Creativity Podcasts
The Creative Podcast landscape is crowded and there is a ton of dross. These four creativity podcasts are authentic, generous, and informative.
November 16, 2018
11 Essential Apps and Online Services for Writers
Sometimes my trusty fountain pen and a beautiful blank book just can't get the job done. Here are the 11 apps I use to keep me nimble, productive, and motivated.