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
Shrimp Fried Rice
I have been up for a couple of hours now and the sun has yet to rise. I'm savoring the last few minutes of quiet time before my husband gets up and invites me for a walk down the beach to the local Starbucks two hotels over. The last few days before Christmas were a blur as we scrambled to ... Read More
Saffron Rice with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
I'm very happy to share this post with you today. My friend, Faith Gorsky, of An Edible Mosaic has just released her first cookbook : An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair (Nov. 6, 2012, Tuttle Publishing). This post is part of her official book launch party and ... Read More
Red Rice with Roasted Squash, Fennel and Beets
My husband has this silly notion that I need to eat meat every single day. I don't understand where he's gotten this idea. Yes, I like to eat meat. No, I probably won't ever become a vegetarian. Each time he jests (not maliciously) about my carnivorous inclinations, I laugh (not ... Read More
Risotto with Saffron, Seafood and Peas
I have always been a good eater. My mother never had to worry about me cleaning my plate when I was a child. Contrary to my youngest sister who had an aversion to cheese and whose favorite meal was a bowl of Froot Loops, I liked most everything...well, except vanilla ice cream. I didn't ... Read More
Grilled Miso-Marinated Sea Bass with Turmeric Rice
As I unpacked from our quick island getaway, stowaway grains of Maui sand trickled out of my suitcase...welcome souvenirs of a much-needed escape from the busy summer we've had. Waking up each morning to the sound of waves crashing on the rocks outside our room and seeing nothing but blue ... Read More
