An Ode to the Atlanta Hotel Restaurant

An Ode to the Atlanta Hotel Restaurant

The Atlanta Hotel is a special case. So, after writing my ode about that one, I felt serving up a huge extra portion about the equally special  restaurant in the same post would be a bit too much. Especially since I appear to have eaten 

An Ode to Lucy’s, the best restaurant in Hilo (and other money-saving tips for Hawaii)

An Ode to Lucy’s, the best restaurant in Hilo (and other money-saving tips for Hawaii)

I wonder whether a post about a single restaurant is ever appropriate. But who cares? This is a fun blog, I write about what I loved, and if I want to swoon over a plate of refried beans, I will. So, here is my honest 

Super Greek Salad: bog standard but good

Super Greek Salad: bog standard but good

For about twenty years, I have been making this Greek salad, without fail, at least twice a week. First encountered as Шопска салата in Bulgaria, it became a faithful dinner staple and one of the more healthy components of my diet over the years. It’s a 

Super Quinoa Summer Salad with Mirin, Sesame and Nigella

Super Quinoa Summer Salad with Mirin, Sesame and Nigella

I wanted to open that box of quinoa before it turned bad. And I had bought a rather overpriced quinoa salad from a rather overpriced food store on various occasions, but why not make my own quinoa summer salad? It would make a nice alternative