Author Archives: Carol

A Shout-Out To Edible Los Angeles

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Carol

I’m so very proud of everyone involved in putting together the winter issue of Edible Los Angeles. I edited this issue, and I must say having good writers and good photographers really made the work smooth sailing. If you haven’t … Continue reading →

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Bacon in the Fudge & Other Kitchen Adventures

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Carol

My favorite words when others are eating something I’ve made and given them: “I don’t usually like xxx, but I LOVE yours!” xxx may = peanut brittle or fudge or whatever. In fact, I’ve heard xxx equal both peanut brittle … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks For the Food of the Gods

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Carol

Since we’re West Coast transplants, we typically try to find others like ourselves who aren’t surrounded by family here and invite them over for Thanksgiving. This time we hosted Peter and Julie, an Australian couple, people we met at church … Continue reading →

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(Time) Traveling in the Kitchen

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Carol

These days my blog is sighing in loneliness. I’ve been busy editing the winter issue of Edible Los Angeles. It’s taking up a lot of time, but I’m having a blast, so blog, just deal with it! One of the … Continue reading →

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Cheese Fell Down . . . Went Boom!

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Carol

It turns out that success in the water-bath cooking portion of cheese making is crucial in getting the curds to hold together. After 24 hours of pressing–that’s 12 hours on one side, flip and 12 hours on the other–when we … Continue reading →

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