I’ve mentioned my father many times in this site, but this article is really about giving praise to my mother.  While my father was the restaurateur and creative cook in the family, mom had her moments in the kitchen as well.  My brother and I still think she can make sandwiches better than any deli [...]

It was one day when Zuzana took me to see her aunt, and she brought out a casserole that worried her.  She was worried that my non-Slovakian self would not like it.  Look at that image.  What’s not to like?  One can imagine casserole with leftovers out of the fridge and even think of something [...]

The Lorraine region of France is where our journey continues, and we’re venturing more into Lorraine’s gift to cuisine, quiche.  Most know a quiche as a simply a pie made of eggs, cheese, meats, and vegetables.  You can almost see it as like a casserole. Chefs would make a variety of quiches for different options [...]

Delicatessens, delis, whatever you call them.  You know them primarily as that spot in the grocery store where you can get cold cuts and some prepared foods.  Some see them as the small local eateries where one can get a freshly made sandwich.  A few see them as the specialty stores to get items you [...]