Evan Kleiman,
culinary multitasker
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Yam and Russet Potato Salad

Orange and White Potato Salad

It's funny how recipe ideas can sneak up on you.  This one happened because I've been reading so many Middle Eastern inspired cookbooks lately and making a commitment to use everything in my fridge before it turns to slime.  I was looking at a partially full

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Barbara Swell's Leafy Gallette

Pie: Crust Decor

I know I still owe you some words about my North Carolina experience but seriously words are hard to find.  So until I find my tongue about a life changing experience here is a little Crust Decor to inspire you.  The above pie was made

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My UCLA Commencement Speech

  Good afternoon Dean Schaberg, Professor Porodi, faculty, staff, graduates and all the families here today. Dean Schaberg. Thank you for thinking I would be a good person to inspire people with more energy and spirit than I’ve had for a couple of decades. I guess we’ll

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John C. Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School

How do you describe an experience you'll remember the rest of your life?  With great difficulty.  My ten day trip to North Carolina was so dense with experience that I have to break it up into manageable parts.  First up is at look at the John

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