This month’s Food52 Cooking Club selection is Simple Thai Food by Leela Punyaratabandhu, a book I have had sitting on my shelf for quite awhile. The only recipe I have tried from the book is the Shrimp Pad Thai which was pretty darn tasty. But thanks to Food52 I am discovering it is a gem of …
Jamie and I love happy hours so whenever she comes home we usually throw together a couple impromptu gatherings. Drinks and finger foods are part of our MO. Half the fun is perusing cookbooks or the Internet looking for yummies for our casual soirees. Jamie came across a recipe for Smashed Potatoes on the site Damn …
I took a little detour before finishing my Maui post, but have finally circled back. The best for last-down home local joints! Though I didn’t hit as many joints as I would have liked, Southwest Airlines is launching flights to Hawaii with $ incentives….hmmm, a girl can dream. Two days on Maui and I still …
Now don’t be jealous. I just spent four fabulous days on Maui. I don’t want you to think this was all play and no work. We were on a mission. Yes, an important one. My friend Pam celebrating a milestone birthday [?]0, the first number being hidden to protect the innocent (that would be me) …
I can’t think of anything more comforting than a steaming bowl of noodle soup. If marooned on an island, what would you eat and what 3 books would you want to have with you. My response would be immediate, a no-brainer, noodle soup. The caveat being noodle soup would include Pho, Ramen, Udon, Won Ton …
Last week was a busy week-work and several evening commitments were on my to-do list. One of the realities of living in the Bay Area is the exceptionally ugly commute (up 1.5 hours to go 25 miles-yeah-go figure) so my commute has taught me to ALWAYS VOLUNTEER TO BRING DESSERT since I invariably run late. …
Back in high school, there were certain kids everyone gravitated towards, the student body president, quarterback, class clown, their sheer exuberance for life attracted people to them. My classmate, Jeanette, falls in that envious category. JJ for short, she lit up a room when she walked in. Her energy and her smile were magnetic. She was …
Are you a fan of Top Chef? For those of you who are, go ahead and skip to the next paragraph. For those of you who aren’t…shame on you! Just kidding. Hubby and I love this show and have been watching it religiously since it first came on the air. Taking advantage of the popularity …
Though I was only gone for 4 days, I’m glad I am back. Even paradise doesn’t compare to home. As much as I like trying new restaurants and not having to do dishes, I love getting in the kitchen and cooking. My go-to “I’m home!!” meal? SOUP. The ultimate comfort food that tells me I’m …