Hot n' Sizzling Baby Eggplants! by kathy gori

As you may have gathered earlier, I love eggplants. There are so many varieties, shapes, sizes and colors when encountering them I can never resist. Yesterday, at the Farmers Market here in Sonoma one of our booths had the most beautiful long slender Japanese eggplants. In my early days of Indian cooking, since I was a vegetarian I…

Ice Cream, The Orange Blossom Special! by kathy gori

Who doesn't love the smell of orange blossoms, the one flower that's almost a metaphor for romance. I wore orange blossoms in my hair when I got married. As for ice cream, do we really need to go there? I love vanilla, well, hell I love all ice cream but I really love vanilla with some sort of twist. I find ice cream is a great way…

Fast and Hot ,The Seeni Sambol Story by kathy gori

Ok, I'm back to sambols again. Seeing as how we're in the final stages of this re-write we're doing and since we're going to Los Angeles on a business trip next week, cooking is down to bare bones quickness. However, since we eat our main meal at mid day which is also in the middle of our working day I still want something, even the…

Who's Afraid Of Major Grey? by kathy gori

Who the heck is Major Grey and why is his name all over my mango chutney? I hate to burst your bubble but Major Grey probably ranks up there with Santy Claus and the Easter Bunny for real characters. Sorry Virgina, there is no Major Grey it's a made up name that's been around for years and is sort of synonymous with mango chutney.…

Carrots Aren't Just For Rabbits! by kathy gori

When planning any meal it's important to have the right mix of dishes on the table. It's like writing, having all the words in the right place is what makes the difference. An Indian meal is no exception, the proper balance of hot and mild, wet and dry, sweet and tart, soft and crunchy is important. That's where Carrot Salad comes in!…

Shrimp, Sausage and White Beans by Greg Winkler

A quick, easy weeknight meal

Lassi Comes Home by kathy gori

Lassi is not just a dog! When an Indian calls for Lassi, he's not looking for his lost Collie. He's looking for one of the coolest, most refreshing drinks in the world. Indians have to know how to stay cool, refreshed and hydrated with the proper balance of what one needs in a tropical climate, and so they came up with Lassi.…

Mango Salsa by Friday Delights

Lo Sformato di Carciofi by Carmelita

A wonderfully light textured baked artichoke "mousse".

The Chess Players and The Chicken..Spring Forward Version by kathy gori

My husband loves chess. he loves to read about it, talk about it, study it but most of all he loves to play. Growing up in New York he played at the Manhattan Chess Club. When we lived in Los Angeles he was a member of the Santa Monica Chess Club and played there regularly. Since moving full time to Sonoma a few years ago he hasn't…