Tag Archives: potatoes

Elisa’s Potatoes

These potatoes are scrumptious. Not usually a word I’d use, but that’s what came to mind. Every time we make them they are gobbled up, my son in particular asking for more. My aunt Elisa is a chef in New York City and made these potatoes for us. She told me how simple they are, …

Seafood Bake

As you are reading this we are sitting happily in Cape Cod, enjoying our summer vacation at the beach. I was impatiently waiting for this week of relaxation, sand, ocean air and excessive amount of seafood. To prepare for the trip we made this seafood bake at home. It’s based on this recipe, but I …

Maluns and remembering my father

My dad grew up in a small Alpine village, which today is part of a large ski resort. His father was a grocer and he was the first of his siblings to go to university, leave the small village and become a lawyer. My parents met in Miami of all places – no place more …