Am forever curious to try out new flavors (that is, new flavors to me; obviously ‘new’ is subjective). This South Indian fish curry piqued my interest. Who doesn’t welcome a comforting, spicy fish/seafood stew on a brisk, fall day. Kerala is a state along the Malabar Coast in southwestern India from which this dish originates. … Continue Reading
Like clockwork, come this time of year, all I want are soups and stews — so hearty and comforting for the soul. Although I wasn’t looking for them, couldn’t pass up these distinctive-looking Thai makrut limes (aka kaffir limes — Of note, I’ve come to learn that the term ‘kaffir’ is considered offensive to some, … 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
I love a good Massaman goat curry. You? Don’t let goat scare you off. Given that goat is in fact the most consumed meat in the world — it accounts for 70% of the world’s red meat consumption — are we as Americans being too closed-minded? With fewer calories and less fat than chicken, beef, lamb … Continue Reading
With the ubiquitous pumpkin (and, ahem, pumpkin spice) appearing in all manner of dishes sweet and savory this time of year, it’s hard for the humble pumpkin to stand out in the crowd. To that end, I’ve taken a different approach to the ever-popular and crowd-pleasing pumpkin soup. That is, I’ve prepared a comforting and … Continue Reading
