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 thing ... 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 ... 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
Another Chicken Noodle Soup: Chicken Mami
I know, I know. You probably don't need yet another version of chicken noodle soup. We all already have our favorites, don't we? I have actually posted one of my go-to versions here, but I was feeling nostalgic for a soup I remembered eating as a child. This version is not something my ... Read More
