March Dinner with Daniel

A view from the paella pan

We had a wonderful time at last night's Dinner with Daniel, a benefit for backers of the Glassblock. Here are a few photos of the evening. Buen provecho!

January 23 Dinner with Daniel: coffee flavor

Coffee has always been a cherished part of my life. Even before I could drink it, the comforting smell of coffee and the sound of it percolating in the moka pot was a call to start the day and meet the rest of my family at the table. I am pretty open about my coffee obsession. Who …

quark

Curds separating from the whey in the process of making quark

I was first introduced to quark in Germany. This fresh cheese is a tasty part of a good, old-fashioned breakfast. But it can be found in many other countries from Northern Europe to the Middle East. It's similar to the French fromage blanc or the Spanish queso fresco. This fresh cheese with a little honey and maybe a …

December 5 Dinner with Daniel: cocido

This classic Spanish garbanzo bean stew begins with a stock made from pork, beef, and chicken

The December Dinner with Daniel features "cocido de garbanzos" (also called "cocido madrileño"), a hearty and flavorful garbanzo bean stew that is a classic of Spanish cuisine.