Pork patty, herbs & arugula spring rolls
If a food show has a reality TV format, I skip it. It's that simple. I prefer informative and entertaining but sans the contrived drama. Like Good Eats with Alton Brown. And … »»
Mocha and almond trifle
The inspiration started with a photo. The finished dessert turned out to be something else because, believe or not, it was partially made with “failed cookies.” What … »»
Gelato, cappuccino, bento and udon
A story I almost forgot to tell. It was in December between Christmas and New Year and my mother wanted to go out to buy her Christmas gifts for the girls. The gift-buying … »»
Got young kids? Look! Bladeless electric fans.
After running errands and spending hours at the showroom of a custom kitchen designer, Speedy and I had dinner then proceeded to the grocery -- first at S&R for dog food, cat … »»
Sweet and spicy rice sticks (bihon) with pork and pineapple
I admire the Italians for their ability to turn basic pasta dough into so many shapes and sizes, then combine the noodles with all kinds of meat, seafood, sauces, vegetables … »»
Chicken, shrimp and pasta salad
Breathe new life into your macaroni salad by using pasta spirals, combining chicken with shrimps and adding lightly toasted sliced almonds. Don’t look too impressed … »»
How to skin and cut a whole pineapple
I’ve seen a lot of chefs on TV cutting off a thick chunk of the pineapple’s skin to remove the “eyes.” So wasteful. Those eyes are at least a quarter of an inch deep, … »»
Nutella and white chocolate cookies
I had no idea that cookies can be this thin and still be chewy inside. But that's how these cookies are and they are just so good. So easy to make, no decorating … »»
New York cocktail
And there it goes again -- the reference to the Super Bowl. This drink from The Slow Roasted Italian, called the New York Cocktail, was “invented” in honor of the New York … »»
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