Los Angeles
June 24, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
I do love Dodger Stadium. It's the kidney-shaped swimming pool of Baseball Stadiums. On a recent summer eve I sat in the "All you Can Eat" section of the Outfield Pavilion contemplating stadium food with friends. Looking […] Read More >>>
June 16, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
"By the time I was seven, I knew that I was gay. I think it's time to talk about that now." – James Beard, The James Beard Celebration Cookbook, pg. 24 This Week Is For Love […] Read More >>>
June 9, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
"Take only the biggest, and not too ripe," a mother calls to her girl and boy, barefoot in the furrows. "Don't step on any. Don't change rows. Don't eat too many." Mesmerized by the largesse, […] Read More >>>
June 2, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
Several people have asked me how I cook vegetables. Not because I'm particularly good at it, but maybe because I do it so often? It's intimidating to botch a vegetable dish, they're already a tough […] Read More >>>
May 25, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
Cold Egg Dishes Gourmet Magazine, June 1971 "In far-off lands the egg is often offered to a stranger as a sign of peace and trust. Indeed, it is the center of numerous rites around the world, […] Read More >>>
May 19, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
Did you know that Sunflowers are native to the Americas? They were cultivated for food, dye and oil. Sunflower oil can be used to soften leather, condition hair, treat wounds, feed animals and make biodiesel. Their […] Read More >>>
May 10, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
"We all eat and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly" – Anna Thomas ::Good Clean Fair Food For All (Los Angeles):: Stories & Updates +The Stuffed Poblano Three-way by […] Read More >>>
May 4, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
Ok, I'm not gonna lie…I forgot about the garlic. After I planted it this winter it was exhilarating to find neon green shoots jumping from the dirt. Spring arrived and you better believe there was […] Read More >>>
April 20, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
Once upon a time I thought I came up with a marvelous idea that no one had ever thought of. Turns out I was wrong. I still think it's a good idea, so here's the […] Read More >>>
April 14, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
"I didn't just medicate with food: I meditated with food. I got through a lot of boring and painful and frightening moments of my life remembering the great meals I'd had. I can look at […] Read More >>>
April 7, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
This week I did my taxes. So I'll leave you with these raps about Food & $$$: "Mayonnaise-colored Benz, I push Miracle Whips" -Mr. West "Paper chasin', tell that paper, 'Look I'm right behind ya' […] Read More >>>
March 30, 2016 | by Alexandra | Posted in Weekly Snail Mail
The best kind of food is filled with kindness. Like a jelly doughnut, plump with consideration. I try not to get too woo woo (and, then again, sometimes I do try) but I'm under the assumption […] Read More >>>