It is 4:30 am and I have been up for hours. I had my morning cup of tea shortly after 3 am and as I type now the washer and dryer are running, my to-do list has been updated and I'm eating a bowl of chicken adobo and rice with a glass of orange juice to wash it all down. My body still ... Read More
Orzo with Pesto, Shrimp, Eggplant and Artichokes
Whether it's because we know what we like or we're creatures of habit my husband and I tend to frequent the same restaurants in the neighborhood. We know the weekend specials at the Japanese restaurant so our visits are timed accordingly. The hostess at the Italian restaurant knows not to ... Read More
Penne with Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms, Eggplant and Sambal
This weekend flew by like most of the others. Aside for a fun evening spent with friends in San Francisco Saturday night, I spent most of my time at home focused on a fun, blog-related project (details coming soon) and the rest in the kitchen. I should really consider setting up a bed next ... Read More
Slow Cooker Pork and Beans
It's been over two years since my slow cooker has seen the light of day and you might be laughing at me now for waiting until the middle of spring to use it again. Most cooks would be putting theirs away for the season. A storm passed through the San Francisco bay area last weekend and I ... Read More
Taste of South America, Part 2: Squid Ink Love in Buenos Aires
Dining in Buenos Aires is like dining in any other major city in the world--the options are plentiful. There is no denying the superior beef my travel companions and I sampled during our visit but to assume that the city's top offerings are limited to grilled meat is not entirely accurate. I say ... Read More
Taste of South America, Part 1: Buenos Aires
Jet lag is partly to blame. During my first few hours walking around the Recoleta barrio (neighborhood) of Buenos Aires, I kept thinking I was in Europe. Along Avenida Alvear, I may as well have been. The Recoleta is at the heart of the French Heritage district where much of the ... Read More
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