Can’t believe Labor Day weekend is already upon us. Hope you’re enjoying a long and relaxing weekend with good food and friends. Where did the summer go? It seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye. It always does. I’m not ready for summer to end. Am doing my best to savor as … Continue Reading
Was not always a fan of eggplant. Growing up, my exposure to eggplant consisted of eggplant Parmesan laden with cheese, red sauce, and breadcrumbs. In recent years, I discovered that there are all sorts of varieties of eggplant beyond the typical Italian globe. And, not to mention, lots of things you can do with eggplant … Continue Reading
Have been revisiting some posts from my initial days of blogging. Mostly reshooting photos, tweaking recipes here and there, and updating my thoughts on the finished dish. I cringe at some of my older photos (the lighting, the composition, etc. — all wrong). Barely knew how to use my camera back then (other than … Continue Reading
It’s been a hot week! Temperatures in the upper 90s everyday. Just your typical hot and humid D.C. summer. Too hot for most of my favorite greens (broccoli, dandelion, bok choy, etc.); so long until fall. On the other hand, sun-worshipping, hot weather-loving vegetables are flourishing. Hence, the abundance of colorful tomatoes and peppers, summer … Continue Reading
It’s anchovy season!!! Actually, it’s been anchovy season for a while (spring through the summer); was patiently waiting for red bell pepper to catch up (and yay, they’re finally here). Okay, am probably one of the few people who is passionate about anchovies, but I absolutely love these oily little guys. Was excited when … Continue Reading
