Time flies when you're having fun... ...and also when you're just plain busy. Where have the days gone? There's been greater demand for my time at work recently, leaving not much motivation to work on a blog post in the evening. I've been squeezing in the bike rides and runs, too, so ... Read More
Summer Corn Salad
I declared this week Salad Week in my home. I thought I would give the oven and stove a little break since the warmer days have been keeping afternoon/early-evening temperatures a bit high in my kitchen. I've prepared enough of my favorite Caesar salad dressing to last several days which ... Read More
Seared Ahi, Mizuna, Green Mango and Avocado Salad
I couldn't let this year close without one more post. I am still on vacation--will be ringing in 2012 on the beach. I just wanted a chance to thank you for keeping me company here and for making 2011 such a fun blogging year--I'm looking forward to sharing more delicious times with you! I have ... 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
Fusion Food: Calamari with Curried Slaw
I'm curious--do you remember the time or the dish that led you to the beginning of your culinary journey? Or were you fortunate enough to be exposed to the diversity of taste at a young age? We have friends who are well-traveled and as such, their children are far more sophisticated ... Read More
My Tuna Niçoise Salad
The portion you see here is only half of what I've just devoured. I should be embarrassed to admit this but oddly enough, I'm not. I should also be embarrassed when a server at a restaurant sets the heftier plate of food in front of my husband and the daintier one in front of me when ... Read More
