The first time I had brussel sprouts was a few years back when I took a cooking class geared towards newer recipes for a Thanksgiving feast. I always assumed that they were the bitter, unfriendly cousins of the cabbage, but with a few added ingredients, they became bacon flavored cousins of the cabbage. And I [...]
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Goodbye to Summer for Now
Welcome to the last day of September. After an earthquake and hurricane in the same week, I think some are saying farewell to Summer 2011 without any hesitations. But I wanted to capture every bit of warm sun and long bright days by making this arugula pesto and freezing it in a ice cube tray [...]
Summer Sweetness in a Quick Pasta Dish
I finally got a chance to sit down and enjoy the bounty of summer after a whirlwind and stressful few months. I could explain what I mean when I say stressful, but it really isn’t worth the effort or time to rehash the past. Instead, I am at a better place professionally and personally. I [...]
My Newest Obsession for the Month of July : Instagram
In July, while in the midst of a paycheck drought, I decided in my state of dehydration and delusion that it would be an awesome idea to purchase an iPhone 4. I thought, ‘Hey, if now now, when?’ Or ‘I will need it for my social networking needs.’ Pathetic. No one needs to be strapped [...]
My Foray into Korea with Pa Jun
Back in the day when the New York Times was free for the browsing, I would keep my eyes peeled for quick, easy recipes to try out. I came across this one for Korean scallion pancakes a couple of years ago, tried it once a couple of years ago and failed. It is a simple [...]
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