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Celebrating gathering for great meals
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Why, you may be asking, am I still making Mediterranean short ribs in April? Well we’re beginning to see spring vegetables all over the farmers’ markets here in the Bay Area but we’ve only gotten fleeting signs of the season when it comes to the weather! The crazy endless rains continue and it’s frigid. I know…

For the finale for our cosy night in meal, we decided to serve Orange Polenta Cake from Ottolenghi, the Cookbook. This was to honor Yotam Ottolenghi’s new column in the New York Times that’s all about desserts and as Ottolenghi groupies it was only fitting.

Moroccan chicken tagine or stew, with preserved lemons and olives is a truly delicious and globally loved. A glorious twist on this classic includes adding artichokes, which takes this bright and tangy stew to the next level. I’m really drawn to Moroccan food in the same way that I’m attracted to Thai and Persian cuisines….