- Documenting the journey through my kitchen, a pinch of salt at a time.
Posted in Environment, Food Thoughts on Jun 29th, 2008
I was out of town in Boston this weekend, so this will be a non-recipe post that still addresses food. After all, food is tied into so many things in our lives. I do my very best to avoid leaving a larger carbon footprint than absolutely necessary, and that applies to what I do professionally […]
Posted in Italian, Soup, Vegetables on Jun 21st, 2008
Zucchini is a great vegetable because of its versatility. Not too many other vegetables can be a star ingredient in both entirely sweet and savory creations. Yes, that’s right - zucchini can be in baked goods such as muffins and breads, as well as a plethora of other things. From frittatas to salads, casseroles, patties, […]
Posted in Cooking class, Main Dish, Recipe, Rice, Spanish on Jun 13th, 2008
For a good 10+ minutes, I had the opportunity to cook on ’stage’ with Chef Tim Cottini at Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba, one of Chicago’s most popular spots for Spanish tapas and of course, paella, a crowd favorite (and one of my favorite Spanish classics, too). It’s actually quite funny how I ended up cooking with him…
I registered […]
Posted in Cantonese, Main Dish, Recipe, Rice on Jun 8th, 2008
Fried rice is a classic dish that many people around the world are familiar with and enjoy eating. Needless to say, it is one of my all-time favorites because it can be customized to one’s liking. Each Asian culture also has a variation of fried rice, using ingredients locally available in a region. There are […]
