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The Eighth Night

December 9, 2010

Dinner for the eighth night of Hanukah was just going to be the four of us. I was looking for inspiration. I considered the many nights of heavy eating, what about some fish for a lighter take, then I thought about the few zucchinis still left in the refrigerator along with some squash. I settled [...]

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Grilled Family Dinner

October 15, 2010

Last week, Wednesday as I contemplated the deluge of rain that descended on Los Angeles, I was inspired to create a dinner menu of strong and complimentary flavors. The washed out, grey landscape needed a counter balance. The week before, records were set in the low 100’s, temperature wise and this day was pouring and [...]

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Sukkot 2010 Menus and Pictures

September 28, 2010

This year Sukkot 2010 was a joyous celebration and epicurean delight. After the solemn days of Yom Kippur we erect our Sukkah in anticipation of all the delightful dinner conversation and magical atmosphere that dining under the stars creates. I take the opportunity to design and execute several unique menus for our invited friends and [...]

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