You threw me back to my time in Spain. Padron peppers. I used to lightly oil them in a bowl, tossing them with my hands, then on a dry solid based skillet (heated to the point of worry) toss them in and shake them around until browned. The fun part was that 1 in 50 are supposedly spicy hot, a Russian Roulette of appetisers. Anyway, thanks for taking me back to the olive groves of Southern Spain. My mouth is watering for some.
Thank you for loving food and writing so wonderfully about it! I just finished The Paris Novel and adored it. You combined real people and imaginary characters with flavors, painting, and writing in the creation of a marvelous feast that nourished my soul.
Dear RR…. If you want to peddle your bike, I would recommend something like Craig’s List. If you want to bop on over to Chinatown, you should pedal your bike. Best regards… Steve Shimberg
Great memories. I will read anything by Calvin Trillin. Exceptional writer with humor and a down to earth sensibility. I’m glad he said yes to Gourmet!
You threw me back to my time in Spain. Padron peppers. I used to lightly oil them in a bowl, tossing them with my hands, then on a dry solid based skillet (heated to the point of worry) toss them in and shake them around until browned. The fun part was that 1 in 50 are supposedly spicy hot, a Russian Roulette of appetisers. Anyway, thanks for taking me back to the olive groves of Southern Spain. My mouth is watering for some.
"heated to the point of worry" is perfectly phrased!
I love Calvin Trillin, everything he writes, politics or food. Rereading always makes me laugh. He's a treasure.
Thank you for loving food and writing so wonderfully about it! I just finished The Paris Novel and adored it. You combined real people and imaginary characters with flavors, painting, and writing in the creation of a marvelous feast that nourished my soul.
Thanks, and—for dessert: https://drsanscravat.substack.com/p/grand-boeuf
Dear RR…. If you want to peddle your bike, I would recommend something like Craig’s List. If you want to bop on over to Chinatown, you should pedal your bike. Best regards… Steve Shimberg
You are so right. I am an idiot not to have caught that! Thank you.
Great memories. I will read anything by Calvin Trillin. Exceptional writer with humor and a down to earth sensibility. I’m glad he said yes to Gourmet!
Love seeing your archival work, Ruth! ❤️
Everything sounds so amazing! That menu is just wow!