Sorrel, have you discovered it? Sorrel has a distinct flavor and will surely not be confused with other herbs. At first glance it looks like your ordinary leafy green, but don’t be deceived. When you bite in, your taste buds are surprised with a burst of lemony, citrusy, tartness. I like to add a handful … Continue Reading
When you think of soup and salad, seaweed is probably not the first thing that springs to mind. But, there’s a whole world of seaweed out there to be discovered. In fact, there’s almost an entire aisle devoted to seaweed at my local Asian market. Wakame, hijiki, arame, dulse, kombu, kelp, and nori are some … Continue Reading
Somewhere between Chicago, Spain, and Italy, I fell in love with squid ink. Can’t recall where I first sampled it, but what I do remember is that it was unlike anything I had ever tasted. I’ve had chipirones en su tinta (or squid in its own ink) out on numerous occasions, but never realized how … Continue Reading
This dish is the epitome of fast food (or at least what most other parts of the world call fast food). Took about 5 minutes of cooking time in a hot wok from start to finish (how’s that for fast?). Although, there is a huge difference between this dish and what we traditionally think of … Continue Reading
Always on the lookout for cool props. I came across this great piece of Japanese drift wood in the clearance section of an antique shop in Old Town, Alexandria, VA, this past weekend. Just sitting there on the floor, unassuming, camouflaged among the flashier items. According to the sales staff, someone else had been admiring … Continue Reading
