Tired of the kale? Try callaloo. What’s callaloo you ask? These are red callaloo leaves, a new discovery of mine, but not new by any stretch of the imagination. Picked up this bunch of callaloo from Next Step Produce at the Dupont Circle Farmers’ Market in Washington, D.C. Callaloo is a member of the amaranth family. Callaloo dates back … Continue Reading
A bit of a feast going on here today. It all started out so innocently with a curry leaf, mustard seed, and yogurt chutney. We made this chutney at the Dublin Cookery School. It’s simple enough to prepare and packed with flavor. Just a few ingredients — yogurt, curry leaves, mustard seed, and turmeric — … Continue Reading
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
I have a new (at least for me) culinary discovery, miso butter — nothing more than miso (used red miso, because that’s what I had on hand, but you can easily substitute any miso you like) mixed with butter. Miso + Butter = Umamilicious…to say the least. Today I made sockeye salmon en papillote (salmon … 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
