A Small Shelf Project
I have a small (24 inches) shelf on my kitchen wall that I use to hold bottles. It works wonderfully well, doubling both as storage and a quaint display above my sink. But then, a little light bulb went on
A Small Shelf Project
I have a small (24 inches) shelf on my kitchen wall that I use to hold bottles. It works wonderfully well, doubling both as storage and a quaint display above my sink. But then, a little light bulb went on
Crispy Tortilla Snacker
I love this recipe. I can make it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is basically two toasted tortillas with cheese and whichever ingredients I have at the moment. What I like about this is that it can be made
Crispy Tortilla Snacker
I love this recipe. I can make it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is basically two toasted tortillas with cheese and whichever ingredients I have at the moment. What I like about this is that it can be made
Melting Chocolate
Here is a little tip for melting chocolate: though using a double boiler is the traditional norm, I find this set-up of using a wider skillet to be easier and more efficient. Let’s break it down shall we? I’ll start
Melting Chocolate
Here is a little tip for melting chocolate: though using a double boiler is the traditional norm, I find this set-up of using a wider skillet to be easier and more efficient. Let’s break it down shall we? I’ll start
Pain Perdu aka French Bread
Here in the States, we call this egg-battered and fried bread “French Toast.” In France, it is known to as “Pain Perdu” (pan per-doo), which literally translates to “Lost Bread.” The term refers to the method in which this bread
Pain Perdu aka French Bread
Here in the States, we call this egg-battered and fried bread “French Toast.” In France, it is known to as “Pain Perdu” (pan per-doo), which literally translates to “Lost Bread.” The term refers to the method in which this bread
Watercress and Tomato Salad with Broccoli Coins
In a previous post (found here), I talked about the marvel that is the broccoli stalk. It is a part of the tree-like vegetable that is crisp like an apple, and mildly sweet like a cucumber. It tastes great cooked,
Watercress and Tomato Salad with Broccoli Coins
In a previous post (found here), I talked about the marvel that is the broccoli stalk. It is a part of the tree-like vegetable that is crisp like an apple, and mildly sweet like a cucumber. It tastes great cooked,
Broccoli Coins
Have you ever wondered why you can get broccoli by the bunch or by the crowns? Why the two options if essentially they are both the same? Broccoli stalks are an often-overlooked part of the vegetable, so much so that
Broccoli Coins
Have you ever wondered why you can get broccoli by the bunch or by the crowns? Why the two options if essentially they are both the same? Broccoli stalks are an often-overlooked part of the vegetable, so much so that
Chocolate Mousse
Ah, it is that time of year again…there is a still a slight winter chill in the air, and in our hearts there beats a warmth for that special someone in our lives. Valentine’s Day approaches and as usual, restaurants
Chocolate Mousse
Ah, it is that time of year again…there is a still a slight winter chill in the air, and in our hearts there beats a warmth for that special someone in our lives. Valentine’s Day approaches and as usual, restaurants
BST (Bacon Spinach Tomato) Sandwich
Today for lunch I made a sandwich. It was a quick revision of the classic BLT; revised mostly because I just used what I already had in the kitchen. The only change really was the substitution of spinach in for
BST (Bacon Spinach Tomato) Sandwich
Today for lunch I made a sandwich. It was a quick revision of the classic BLT; revised mostly because I just used what I already had in the kitchen. The only change really was the substitution of spinach in for
How To (More Properly) Cook Bacon
There are many ways out there to cook bacon, and I’m sure a quick online search will yield an infinite number of clever recipes. Which is great and I will no doubt eventually try a number of them. I find
How To (More Properly) Cook Bacon
There are many ways out there to cook bacon, and I’m sure a quick online search will yield an infinite number of clever recipes. Which is great and I will no doubt eventually try a number of them. I find
Ice Cream Sandwich
Hello cookie, meet ice-cream. Such a simple collaboration, yet from it comes a wonderful result. This is a self-explanatory recipe, all you need are the two components. As for the flavors? That’s one not-so-simple collaboration for you to decide! (In
Ice Cream Sandwich
Hello cookie, meet ice-cream. Such a simple collaboration, yet from it comes a wonderful result. This is a self-explanatory recipe, all you need are the two components. As for the flavors? That’s one not-so-simple collaboration for you to decide! (In
Romaine Wedge Salad
The thing I like about salads is the creative license that can be taken when building them. There are so many options of ingredients to choose from. Which greens? Just one type, or a mix of lettuces? What kind of
Romaine Wedge Salad
The thing I like about salads is the creative license that can be taken when building them. There are so many options of ingredients to choose from. Which greens? Just one type, or a mix of lettuces? What kind of
A Cooking Station
For those of you with an inquiring spirit, here is a snapshot of my cooking workspace. I recently took stock of what I have and the things that I actually use. I did a little bit of planning, and then
A Cooking Station
For those of you with an inquiring spirit, here is a snapshot of my cooking workspace. I recently took stock of what I have and the things that I actually use. I did a little bit of planning, and then
Jam and Cream Roll Cake
My favorite thing about cooking is that everything you do in the kitchen is an experiment that just keeps leading me to new ideas. Sure, it is nothing new, and I’m not saying that every moment is an earth-shattering AHA!
Jam and Cream Roll Cake
My favorite thing about cooking is that everything you do in the kitchen is an experiment that just keeps leading me to new ideas. Sure, it is nothing new, and I’m not saying that every moment is an earth-shattering AHA!
My Cast Iron: a follow-up to a previous post
A while ago, I acquired a trio of new, un-seasoned cast iron skillets. I used them as an opportunity to share with you the process to properly season and care for your cast iron tools. If you haven’t read that
My Cast Iron: a follow-up to a previous post
A while ago, I acquired a trio of new, un-seasoned cast iron skillets. I used them as an opportunity to share with you the process to properly season and care for your cast iron tools. If you haven’t read that
Fried Egg with (Turkey) Bacon
Nothing brings me out to my imagined country-style life like fried eggs and bacon. Having grown up in a big melting pot of a city (San Francisco, to be exact), I find myself drawn to the ideas of suburbia, small
Fried Egg with (Turkey) Bacon
Nothing brings me out to my imagined country-style life like fried eggs and bacon. Having grown up in a big melting pot of a city (San Francisco, to be exact), I find myself drawn to the ideas of suburbia, small
Fettuccine with Parsley and Butter
Sometimes even I am too busy (or lazy!) to cook up even my own recipes. That being said, I still don’t let myself suffer bad take-out or rummage through the pantry for who-knows-what to eat. In this recipe, fettuccine pasta
Fettuccine with Parsley and Butter
Sometimes even I am too busy (or lazy!) to cook up even my own recipes. That being said, I still don’t let myself suffer bad take-out or rummage through the pantry for who-knows-what to eat. In this recipe, fettuccine pasta
Deviled Eggs
As a lover of eggs, having them in deviled form is an exceptionally wonderful treat. They not only look so darling and decadent, but also smell delicious and taste delightful from the subtle hint of added truffle oil. As the
Deviled Eggs
As a lover of eggs, having them in deviled form is an exceptionally wonderful treat. They not only look so darling and decadent, but also smell delicious and taste delightful from the subtle hint of added truffle oil. As the
Bûche de Noël (aka Yule Log Cake)
Literally translated, “Log of Christmas,” this traditional holiday dessert has roots that date back to ancient European traditions. It is fashioned to look like a yule log, which to celebrate the winter solstice, would be burned in the hearth for
Bûche de Noël (aka Yule Log Cake)
Literally translated, “Log of Christmas,” this traditional holiday dessert has roots that date back to ancient European traditions. It is fashioned to look like a yule log, which to celebrate the winter solstice, would be burned in the hearth for
Iced Lemon Shortbread Cookies
This light and delicate cookie is by far one of my favorites. They are crisp around the edges, and buttery soft in the middle. The lemon icing drizzled on top is a final touch of sweet refinement, giving this cookie
Iced Lemon Shortbread Cookies
This light and delicate cookie is by far one of my favorites. They are crisp around the edges, and buttery soft in the middle. The lemon icing drizzled on top is a final touch of sweet refinement, giving this cookie
7-Bone Pot Roast
The hardest part about making this pot roast is waiting for it to cook. It takes only a few simple steps to prepare, but the slow roasting required to render it soft and tender to the bite is a wait
7-Bone Pot Roast
The hardest part about making this pot roast is waiting for it to cook. It takes only a few simple steps to prepare, but the slow roasting required to render it soft and tender to the bite is a wait
Jook (Rice Porridge)
Jook is a dish that my mother used to make all the time. It is a porridge with roots in the Chinese countryside, developed as a way to stretch an already low rice supply. It was also traditionally eaten by
Jook (Rice Porridge)
Jook is a dish that my mother used to make all the time. It is a porridge with roots in the Chinese countryside, developed as a way to stretch an already low rice supply. It was also traditionally eaten by
Red Wine Vinegar
The ideal rule of thumb is to finish a bottle of red wine the same night it is opened. The general rule of another thumb is to finish the bottle within a couple days of opening. I am not much
Red Wine Vinegar
The ideal rule of thumb is to finish a bottle of red wine the same night it is opened. The general rule of another thumb is to finish the bottle within a couple days of opening. I am not much
Lemon Curd Tart
Lemony treats are generally associated with spring time flings and hot summer days. I don’t care what season it is, there is never a wrong time to indulge yourself with a slice of this mouth-puckeringly-sweetly-tangy tart. It is the combination
Lemon Curd Tart
Lemony treats are generally associated with spring time flings and hot summer days. I don’t care what season it is, there is never a wrong time to indulge yourself with a slice of this mouth-puckeringly-sweetly-tangy tart. It is the combination
Bean and Bell Pepper Salad
In the mad rush of roasting, baking, searing, braising, and frying, sometimes we forget that there is another option: none of the above. This is a quick and easy no-cook dish that can accompany any meal, or stand on its
Bean and Bell Pepper Salad
In the mad rush of roasting, baking, searing, braising, and frying, sometimes we forget that there is another option: none of the above. This is a quick and easy no-cook dish that can accompany any meal, or stand on its
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