I found the cookie of my dreams at a family wedding a couple of years ago. Strolling around the reception, waiting for the happy couple to arrive, I grabbed a glass of bubbly and gravitated towards the table of sweets, a dazzling array of desserts. In the center of the table was an amazing assortment …
Always on the lookout for inspiration, I read Dorie Greenspan’s post on A Devils Food Cake by Zoe Francois of Zoe Bakes. My copy of Zoe Bakes Cakes has been languishing on my shelf for a little while, okay, a long while (I got it as soon as it hit the shelves). Leave it to …
From a historical perspective, who was the OG that took a hunka meat and decided to grind it up? It was GENIUS I mean, think of all the foods you love that start with ground meat? Top of the list, duh, BURGERS. Followed by Italian SAUSAGES, Spaghetti and MEATBALLS, Sloppy Joes, ragú, chili, and meatloaf… …
I created 3jamigos to chronicle our family’s food adventures, recipes, and stories, for my kids. In college, I often called home to ask my dad how to make homestyle Cantonese dishes I grew up eating. Dishes like fuzzy melon soup, congee, and steamed pork patty, were the connection to my family, a sure-fire remedy to …
We apparently do not have the veggie garden green thumb. We planted tomatoes and squash, then fertilized, watered, and even talked to the plants but (“big sigh”) have little to show for it. The Tomato Tease Just when I resigned myself to the fact that I am not a tomato whisperer, like a big tease, …
National Waffle Day was YESTERDAY a couple of days ago and yep, I missed it. But it did guilt me into pulling out my waffle maker, trying yet another waffle recipe, and finishing my waffle post. In my defense, I did some tinkering on a Black Sesame Waffle recipe from Cooking Therapy (a very nice …
I appreciate our backyard now more than ever as it has served as an escape during the quarantine. While it’s not very big and there aren’t any bells and whistles, we do have an umbrella, a table, and a grill. The essentials. The hubs strung lights for those warm summer evenings, and this has really …
Right before the pandemic hit we capped off a year of traveling by going to Maui. A celebration for the hubster’s birthday and his early retirement was our excuse to pack our bags and head out for some sun, fun, and food. Little did we know it would be our last trip for quite a …
Rounding out Joy Cho month also known as Cakenado, I made her Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Snack Cake. It all started with her Mochi Banana Bread, which I adore and have made more than once. Following on its heel (yes, I know, cakes don’t have heels) I came across this recipe on a Food Network …