It all started with some shrimp shells, which have been accumulating in a large zip lock bag in the freezer. Finally, several months later, I have enough to make some stock. Do you discard your shrimp shells? Do you buy your shrimp already peeled? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, … Continue Reading
I couldn’t make a good sushi roll if my life depended on it. I’ve tried numerous times, never happy with the results. Mine are always a mess. The rolls never seem to stay together [sigh]. Every so often, I have a momentary memory lapse and decide to give them another go. And, each and every time, I arrive at … Continue Reading
No better time than the present to commence a new year of cooking. Decided to welcome 2014 with a sardine recipe (I’ve spotted fresh sardines as of late.). If you couldn’t tell, I’m especially fond of sardines. Sardines make me think about travel — fond memories of lazy days on the Greek Islands. And thinking … Continue Reading
Who doesn’t love dumpling? They’re the perfect little bite of food, conveniently wrapped up in a neat little package that you can just pop in your mouth, bursting with flavor. As for making dumplings, the fun (and “difficult”) part is deciding what to fill them with, as the possibilities are endless. Today, I used a … Continue Reading
I was one of 40 food bloggers invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Colombo Marsala & Toscana Saporita Recipe Challenge. From there, the competition was pared down to a lucky 12. What an honor to be amongst the finalists. The challenge: Create an original recipe — based on creativity, taste, and visual appeal — … Continue Reading
