Jamie was home for a week, so I headed to the Asian grocery store to buy Hairy (or Fuzzy, completely interchangeable) Melon to make a…
Since returning from New York, we have made a concerted effort to eat at home. Tired of eating out (I’m shocked, I LOVE eating out),…
I don’t hide my political views very well…and I don’t try to. You googled a recipe and my blog popped up (probably Mochi Muffins, lol)…
One of my favorite “cheats” are the Japanese curry blocks found in most Asian markets. These little blocks contain the spices and flavorings plus a…
This is another dish from the hubster that lands on the favorite list for all three kids and me, Paper-wrapped chicken (纸包鸡) aka Foil-wrapped chicken.…
Brrrrr… getting chilly out there. While I love summer, I do look forward to winter. As the temperature drops I start dreaming of dishes that…
I have been focused on cookbooks from the Asian Diaspora. With the way the world is turning, on a definite lopsided tilt, I want to…
A couple of weeks ago I was reading a post from the Woks of Life, a lovely blog on Asian cooking. Their post was on…
Here in California, we have been battered by some extreme weather…more rain, snow, and high winds than we have seen in a long, long time. …