02.08.10

Cooking with Love…

Posted in Duck, Lentils, strawberries at 12:51 am by cecilia

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Tonight’s dinner serves two purposes. My friend L and I haven’t seen each other for a while. And I missed her birthday celebration a few weeks ago. To me, friends connect best around food. Cooking up a tasty meal is my classic way to treat a good friend; dinner is frequently the best canvas for a colorful conversation. A few days ago, my other friend D asked me what I would recommend him to cook for his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day. Suddenly, the light bulb in my head lit up. Read the rest of this entry »

07.06.09

Moroccan Sensations – Part 2…

Posted in Lamb, Moroccan, Tagine at 11:53 pm by cecilia

Not too many things in this world pleases me more than to feed my friends and loved ones, and to know that they’re blown away by how satisfied their senses are with my food. In most of my cooking, I try to incorporate a wholesome flair with layers of flavors and an element of pleasant yet mysterious surprise. With Moroccan food, my objectives are naturally met. Read the rest of this entry »