All my life I’ve been a creature of habit. At Cheesecakes Unlimited I always order a smoked salmon salad. At La Cabana Mexican Restaurant I either order carnitas tacos with a side of guacamole or two cheese enchiladas. When… Continue Reading
OK, I’ll bite. My friend James Theimer recently wrote an essay in which he challenged us to write Santa a wish list. James made a good point about this being the perfect time to write Santa. The jolly old… Continue Reading
Original article Mr. Economou’s Avgolemo Greek Lemon Soup 6 cups chicken broth The juice of 5 or 6 freshly squeezed lemons, or to taste 4 large eggs, separated 1 cup orzo (or rice, or the or smallest pasta you can… Continue Reading
I don’t know about you, but I’m so, so sugared out from the holidays. Fudge. Gingerbread cookies. English toffee. Candied nuts. Ugh. Here in this new year, I crave salads and simple soups. Never mind that this craving just… Continue Reading
My 2007 was probably a lot like yours. It offered us some incredibly wonderful times. It dished out some truly horrible times. I look back and can see them all. It makes me happy to think of the best time,… Continue Reading
What a proud day the Record Searchlight enjoyed after it won a 2 1/2-year-long legal battle to obtain records from the Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District and its board. We’re talking capital-J Journalism. I’ll never forget the elated whoops,… Continue Reading
Original article Doni’s Pear Dumplings 8 small pears or 6 large ones (or apples) *1 package store-bought puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, beaten and thinned with a few drops of water or cream Filling 2/3 cup favorite dried fruits, chopped… Continue Reading
As promised, I’ll share the pear and apple dumpling recipes.The apple dumpling recipe comes from Copia: American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts, in Napa. It’s long. It’s fairly complex. It’s delicious. The pear dumpling recipe is mine. (Feel… Continue Reading
Note to self: After New Year’s Day, absolutely no more eggnog. It’s too rich and fattening. It’s pure liquid indulgence, that’s what it is. I wouldn’t go so far as to call eggnog evil, but if it’s not, why do… Continue Reading
Original article Doni’s Eggnog for a Crowd 1 gallon whole milk 13 large eggs 5 egg yolks 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons vanilla 1 quart half-and-half In a large pot over… Continue Reading
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