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
Who loves squid? Whenever I see ‘dirty’ squid (i.e., squid that hasn’t been cleaned and still has its outer, gray-purplish skin) at the fish market, I instantly know what I’m having for dinner that night. Unfortunately, dirty squid is hard to come by. These days, most squid comes cleaned (sigh). Yes, it’s convenient, but cleaned … Continue Reading
On a trip to Sicily many moons ago, I first became acquainted with squid ink. Rather, I fell in love with squid ink over a plate of homemade pasta in a thick squid ink sauce in Marzamemi, a picturesque fishing village on the southeastern tip of Sicily. It was like nothing I had ever tasted … Continue Reading
Do you have a favorite ingredient? Your go-to ingredient in a pinch? Something you feel eminently excited about? For me, squid often finds its way into my weekly cooking repertoire. Squid are plentiful, affordable, and, depending on the preparation, take only a few minutes to cook. Something I can grab on my way home from … Continue Reading
Any kimchi lovers out there? Hello, my name is Linda and I’ve been a kimchi addict for 20+ years. Ever since my college roommate introduced me to kimchi, I’ve been hooked. Before that, I had no clue flavors like that existed in the universe. Deprivation of such flavors in my younger, formative years led … Continue Reading
