Have you ever tried edible chrysanthemum greens before? I noticed them for the first time today at an Asian grocery store labeled as “chun ho.” I recognized them from watching…
This year spring in my city has been slow to start with below average temperatures. It is the end of April and the tulips are still dormant hidden underground, the…
The other day I found an apple that had been forgotten in the very back of my fridge. It was either a honey crisp or an ambrosia from last year’s…
Split pea soup is one of the most comforting things to have during a long cold winter. It is stick to your ribs food and warms your insides. Other cities…
The other day I was reminiscing about Barcelona, the street I lived on, the market I shopped at, the climate and the food. One dish that I didn’t try when…
If you are interested in making the best tamales you must start with good ingredients, especially the fat, a key component. The lard you find in the grocery stores often…
Love Cake is a favorite at my house especially during the cold winter months. It is moist, nubbly from cashews and semolina, and has a complex harmony of spices, Sri…
Turmeric has been used in the cuisine of many cultures for thousands of years but only recently have the health effects been studied. Turmeric is thought to have many health…
I’ve been thinking that the world – Western world – North America – my city – my social circle – needs to get together more often. And what better setting…
Choose your apples, you need apples which will hold their shape when baking and not turn into a mushy pile. I used Honey Crisp apples which had sat on my…
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