It’s hot out there. The mercury has been hovering around 90 degrees this week (and I’ve been working outside on an organic farm; a story for another day). A mere few weeks ago, was yearning for warmer days, now I wish it was less hot and humid. Such is life. Thus, something light and refreshing … Continue Reading
At times, summoning the motivation to cook can be a challenge, especially in the winter when the vast majority of my favorite fruits and vegetables are not in season. Oh the irony, as the goal of this blog is to connect with others, to get people excited about new flavors and ingredients and to inspire … Continue Reading
Salad shouldn’t be boring. Inspired by a Burmese ginger salad referred to as gyin (or gin) thoke, this recipe for a punchy-crunchy salad — with an assortment of seeds, legumes, fried garlic chips, shallots, chiles, and pickled ginger — is the antithesis of boring. The toppings add layer upon layer of texture and excitement to … Continue Reading
