When you think eggplant, the common dark purple Italian globe variety probably comes to mind; most likely, because that’s what can be readily found in most supermarkets nowadays.  In fact, there are numerous varieties of eggplant, with varying colors, shapes, tastes, and textures. I can’t understand the monoculture mentality. Why limit consumers to the red … Continue Reading

When I lived in Chicago, I had access to a great rooftop deck where we grilled on a regular basis; well, at least the few months out of the year that were actually warm enough to grill. Now that I’ve relocated to DC, the weather is consistently better, but unfortunately I no longer have access … Continue Reading

I started this blog, like many others, to document my love for food and as a means to organize my recipes (as I am not the most organized person in the world). But, I have to admit, I have a bit of a secret mission, an ulterior motive. That is, to show people a new … Continue Reading