Can’t believe I’ve been in Ireland for three weeks.  Time flies when you’re having fun.  And, I really am enjoying myself.  It’s been wonderful thus far — cooking and eating (of course), and taking in the sites — what more can one ask for? I want to embrace as much as I can, including … Continue Reading

One of the first things I like to do when exploring a new city is head straight to the farmer’s/food market. Am perfectly content to spend hours ogling the fish, seafood, and legs of jamon Iberico at la Boqueria in Barcelona, and am in complete awe of the various markets of France (oh, the cheese, … 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

Have a little news… I generally don’t like talking about myself.  Have always been a bit shy or maybe introspective is a better word.  But here goes. In the span of just a few months, I turned 40 (still hard to believe), resigned from my job, and booked a ticket to Ireland (to attend a … Continue Reading

I have a habit of going overboard.  Time and time again, I tell myself, I’m going to scale back, just make one thing today.  But, before I know it, I’m at the grocery store with a basket full of ingredients.  Shortly thereafter, the kitchen (or the minuscule 7.5-foot long space that is my kitchen) is … Continue Reading