Quiche, Baskets and Bunnies

By Marilyn Hunter
For The Family Table, a blog for busy families

There’s an old adage about men and quiche, which I don’t subscribe to because the men in my house love this custardy concoction. In fact, custard is one of the culinary basics Andrew considers essential to competency in the kitchen. He says, if you understand the milk to egg ratio, then you can make any flavor quiche you want – from savory to sweet.

The boys are in the stage of uncertainty about whether they believe in life’s guardians…Santa, the Tooth Fairy, Cupid and the Easter Bunny. Of course they’re smart enough to know that regardless of their suspicions, believing brings presents, treats and even cold hard cash.

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A Food Day in Hong Kong

By Sandy Hu

The energy in Hong Kong is near-frenetic, with people rushing purposefully, escalators revved up to move at high speeds and traffic whizzing by. I love the signs painted on the asphalt – “look left,” “look right.” With cars driving on the opposite side of the road from the States, it’s easy to be step into oncoming traffic looking the wrong way.

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