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

Have a little news… I generally don’t like talking about myself.  Have always been a bit shy or maybe introspective is a better word.  But here goes. In the span of just a few months, I turned 40 (still hard to believe), resigned from my job, and booked a ticket to Ireland (to attend a … Continue Reading

I visited Rome a few years back and am still dreaming of the food — the pasta, the pizza, the olive oil, the cheese….did I mention the pasta?  And the pizza??   When you think of pizza, Neapolitan draws all the attention.  But in Rome, it’s all about Bonci.  That’s Gabriele Bonci of Rome’s famed … Continue Reading

This time of year, it can be hard to get motivated in the kitchen.  I just want to curl up and hibernate until spring.  Good riddance polar vortex.  Bring on the warm weather. Not a whole lot is in season, at least locally here in D.C.  However, I did come across some baby leeks this … Continue Reading

I have a habit of going overboard.  Time and time again, I tell myself, I’m going to scale back, just make one thing today.  But, before I know it, I’m at the grocery store with a basket full of ingredients.  Shortly thereafter, the kitchen (or the minuscule 7.5-foot long space that is my kitchen) is … Continue Reading