Chocolate Red Wine cake
Many months ago, when we were visiting Germany , I had my eyes opened to a whole new world called Chocolate Red Wine cake. 🙂 We were at a friend’s…
Read moreDinner with Ro
When the husband is out of town, Ro and I make it a point to eat at one of “our” favorite places. Today it was Hopdoddy. His smile days it…
Read moreItimad Ud Daulah
The tomb of Itimad Ud Daulah was commissioned by Nur Jahan, wife of the Mugal Emperor Jehangir, setting a trend of marble construction among the mughals. This beautiful building is sometimes referred…
Read moreRevisiting India
I’m visiting India after four long years. As my flight touched down in Delhi, I turned to Ro and said “We’re home!”. Not “We’re here”, but “We’re home”. It immediately…
Read moreHomemade paneer
I had most of the day off Friday, and decided to indulge in some homemade paneer. A quart of whole milk coming to a boil. Cheese splitting out from milk…
Read moreKuttu’s tree
As Kuttu’s birthday approaches, I’ve been under a lot of self-imposed stress. One of my agenda items was to get a memorial tree for him, and an engraved memorial stone…
Read moreShrimp cocktail
I may or may not have the yummiest appetizers at my parties, but I do make an effort when going to other people’s homes. I made this marinated shrimp recently,…
Read moreDowntown walks
Ro and I have recently started walking the downtown Town Lake trail together. I love that I can share this with him! Turtle family Ro and I At the rowing…
Read moreGalbi Jjim – Korean short ribs
My take on the classic Korean braised short ribs.
Read moreWise Old Man
Last afternoon I had one more errand to drag Ro to. “Do you mind if we swing by Trader Jo’s to pick up snacks for [our friend’s] birthday party? “If…
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