When early spring (finally) rolls around, I’m yearning for those highly anticipated spring vegetables — ramps, fiddleheads, peas, asparagus, artichokes, leeks, spring onions, green garlic, etc. However, we’re still a few weeks out, at least here in my neck of the woods — the Mid-Atlantic, East Coast that is. Snagged some spring radishes, even though … Continue Reading
I’ve been traveling for the past week and it sure feels good to be back home. Back in my own kitchen and bed. While it’s always a treat to eat out (especially when visiting Chicago, one of my favorite cities), it’s actually not something I do very often. Although, it is nice every once in … Continue Reading
I had previously cured whole (peeled) eggs in tamari, but was intrigued by the idea of curing just the yolks using a similar process. According to Cook’s Science, “The high concentration of salt from the curing liquid (soy sauce or tamari) draws out water from the exterior of the yolk, forming a thin, intensely savory exterior … Continue Reading
This is a recipe from way back in the archives that I’ve decided to revisit. Any bread pudding fans out there? The great thing about bread pudding is that it’s a way to prevent food waste, by utilizing leftover bread that might otherwise get tossed. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and delicious. At a minimum, … Continue Reading
I certainly understand the need for quick and easy meals. While I’m always thinking about food and that next meal, in reality, time is often the limiting factor. There just never seems to be enough of it. I work a 9-to-5 job, on top of juggling this blog and other food-related projects. While I love … Continue Reading
