We've just returned from a quick trip to Death Valley National Park. At 282 feet below sea level, the park has the distinction of having the lowest elevation on the continent and is also widely known for its extreme weather conditions, scorching in the summer with temperatures in the 120's ... Read More
Poached Cod and Egg over Rice
I looked forward to a few things in anticipation of vacationing in Maui over the holidays: to being away from the day-to-day grind, to spending quality time with my husband, to swimming and lounging on the beach and.... ...to eating a Japanese breakfast. I must have mentioned the last ... Read More
Sesame Noodles with Kale and Cabbage
As I struggled up the last hill towards home, the thought of a big lunch dampened the pain on my burning legs. I was ready for my reward after an overly-ambitious bicycle ride with the boys--lots of food! I inched along, mentally itemizing the contents of my refrigerator and pantry. This was ... Read More
Asian-Style Chicken Salad with Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette
After a seemingly long winter and a half-hearted spring, summer is finally here. This means that the sun will once again shine outside my office, luring me to more fun activities as I sit in a chilly, air conditioned room. I hope that somewhere in my job description is listed daydreaming ... Read More
Sichuan Green Beans and a Blog Update
Things have been a bit quiet around here, at least you haven't been hearing much from me. I apologize for being behind on visiting with all of you and in responding to your comments here. I assure you there's plenty going on behind the scenes and I expect to return to a more frequent ... Read More
An Experiment: Pork Adobo
I've been sitting here trying to start this post unsuccessfully and it's all because of one question I've been asking myself: Why am I reluctant to share this dish? These are the answers I've come up with: Who needs another adobo recipe? There are other authorities on Filipino ... Read More
