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Cultural Exchange

Last time I was at the Great Wall Supermarket in Franklin Park I decided to bring a whole fish back to my father, who at 86 is still an adventurous cook. (I know, apple-tree!)  While picking out a nice red snapper for him, I noticed the Chinese woman next to me purchasing two small silver … Continue reading

Cole Slaw for a Hot Day

Fathers Day at my brother and sister-in-law’s home.  They are two of the finest home cooks I know, keepers of the culinary flame for family holidays.  Our dinner today of Italian sausage with onions and orange and red peppers was no exception, right down to the gorgeous fruit salad with cinnamon-yogurt topping we had for dessert. … Continue reading