All my life, this has been my idea of a good burger--simple, highlighting the big, bold flavor of a juicy beef patty. I've tried the occasional veggie burger but none has satisfied like the traditional beef variety. One might even consider me a burger snob since I deigned to think that non-beef ... Read More
Maui-Inspired Seafood Pasta (and Island Snapshots)
Hello from Maui! We're nearing the end of our weeklong stay on the island. It's been quite an enjoyable visit--basking in the sunshine and enjoying long days swimming in the ocean. This is an annual getaway that we look forward to since this time of the year always seems so busy for us--this ... Read More
Flying High (and a Pasta Dish)
I hope you don't mind, but before I get to the food portion of this post I'd like to share with you something very exciting that happened to me yesterday. After 10 years of flying in a small, single-engine plane as my husband's unofficial co-pilot (assisting with the charts/GPS, watching for other ... Read More
Sake-Ginger-Soy Marinated Sea Bass with Coconut Rice (and Spain)
After a few weeks of indulging in burgers and other meaty dishes, I was ready to return to more simple fare of fish and rice. As much as I love pasta--and I do mean love--I always crave the familiar sameness of rice. I'm certain it's my Asian upbringing, eating rice at least once a day ... Read More
My Family’s Classic Burger
Over the last month, I feel like I've departed from my normal eating habits. It wasn't a conscious decision but rather more a shift resulting from our recent activities. Since the 4th of July, we've traveled, had kids in our home and now we have friends visiting for a week. From all ... Read More
Spaghetti All’Arrabiata
This will be a quick post for a change--I bet you're relieved not to have to read (or skip over) my ramblings. Believe it or not, I'm sitting at the dinner table with my husband and our two friends who are visiting us for the week. We're having a casual meal and as we chat and catch ... Read More
