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
Since I have a very small backyard garden space, I decided to plant/grow whatever would yield the most bang for the buck. That inevitably translated into (mostly) herbs, ones that I use on a daily basis — thyme, oregano, rosemary, (Thai) basil, mint, chives, sorrel and cilantro. I also grew a few herbs that I … Continue Reading
While some recipes on this blog can be time-consuming, true (aspirational) labors of love (e.g., homemade pasta, sourdough bread), sometimes you just want/need quick and easy. I try to scatter those recipes in as well. To be honest, juggling a full-time job and freelance food writing/photography projects doesn’t leave much time for preparing weeknight, home-cooked meals … Continue Reading
Sushi burrito or sushirrito is apparently “a thing.” I generally don’t like things that are trendy or “all the rage”, sometimes for good reason, but usually just because the masses say so — a la nothing attracts a crowd like a crowd, here one day and gone the next. But this particular fad caught my … Continue Reading
I know Chef Bill Kim from my days living in Chicago. Am a big fan of him and his restaurants Urbanbelly, Belly Shack, and BellyQ. So, when I received a copy of his cookbook — Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces — I couldn’t wait to dig in. According to Chef Kim, the seven master … Continue Reading
