Tag Archives: traditions

Sweet Whole Wheat Cornbread for MLK Day

cornbread
Aviva Goldfarb January 13th, 2012 at 5:00 am

I have always felt a sad connection to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a minister and leader of the civil rights movement who inspired people to act against … read more

Filed under: Breakfast, Family Traditions, Holidays, Side Dish 2 comments

New Year’s Good Luck Gumbo and Grapes

good luck gumbo
Aviva Goldfarb December 27th, 2011 at 5:00 am

When I considered edible ways to celebrate the New Year before we had kids, I pictured champagne, lobster, and caviar on New Year’s Eve, and maybe a Bloody … read more

Filed under: Family Traditions, Holidays, Lunch 12 comments

Hanukkah Brisket and Other Recipes

Brisket
Aviva Goldfarb December 13th, 2011 at 5:00 am

As a child, I looked forward to Hanukkah for weeks and weeks, probably even more than my birthday and our family’s annual Dude Ranch vacation. While I was … read more

Filed under: Dinner, Family Traditions, Holidays 5 comments

Cornbread Stuffing with Pomegranate Seeds

Corn Bread Stuffing
Aviva Goldfarb November 21st, 2011 at 5:00 am

When I think about gratitude, I contemplate pomegranates.  I discovered this irresistible fruit after my family moved to Santa Barbara when I was 11.  At the time, I … read more

Filed under: Dinner, Family Traditions, Holidays, Side Dish 1 comments

Coconut Chicken and Vegetable Curry

Coconut Chicken and Vegetable Curry
Aviva Goldfarb August 30th, 2011 at 5:00 am

Our 12-year-old friend Cate recently visited her grandmother’s ancestral home in China with her family. When I asked her about the food, she said it was really good … read more

Filed under: Dinner, Family Traditions, Learning in the Kitchen 4 comments

Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple Glaze

Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Pineapple Glaze
Aviva Goldfarb June 14th, 2011 at 5:00 am

Summer nights were magical when I was a child.  We had what, at the time, seemed like an immense backyard, dotted with trees for climbing, an old cobwebby … read more

Filed under: Dinner, Fun Food, Holidays 9 comments
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