Contrary to popular belief, it actually is okay to talk to strangers. And by strangers, I mean people that you meet on the internet. Sure they're veiled behind a cloud of anonymity, but I assure you it is a safe and sane way to form new and lasting friendships. I bet you're starting to think […]
Honey Soy Tofu Cutlets Freezing your tofu is the real trick to transforming the silken texture of tofu into a meaty one. The process of freezing and thawing your tofu draws out a significant amount of the water, yielding a spongy block of tofu that's just perfect for soaking up a marinade. Here I did […]
Socca with Eggplant Caviar, Tomatoes and Corn I know it seems as though I've fallen off the blog-o-sphere, but the last week has certainly been challenging. First of all, Olympics viewing has been keeping me up way, way past my bed time leaving me a zombie during the day. Secondly, I've been picked for the […]
Almond Pancakes with Vanilla Bean Quark and Seascape Strawberries Lazy weekend breakfasts usually involve me asking B, "Sweet or savory?" For the most part, the answer is savory, but on this occasion, with a 3-pack of Harry's Berries Seascape strawberries in hand, I persuaded him to start his day in a sweeter way. These strawberries […]
Pan Seared Escolar with Cherry Tomatoes, Corn & Basil Being the overzealous type of person that I am, often times, little pit stops leave me riding my bike miles and miles with a freaking melon in my backpack. A sad but true story. Usually, it's safety first. Big, dorky helmet – check! Epilepsy-inducing blinky back […]
Vegetarian Taco Burger This is by no means haute cuisine, but boy oh boy, is it delicious. I give all the credit of this ingenius creation to B. If he ever decides to change careers, Taco Bell would be foolish not to bring him aboard as a food conceptor. That boy comes up with some […]
Hi guys! We all love Mad Libs, so let's play a little game. Finish this sentence for me: You know you're a food nerd when ___________________________________! Rancho Gordo Haul Here is my answer: You know you're a food nerd when… you get really, really excited about your order of heirloom beans coming in the mail […]
Bloody Mary Bison Burgers Originally, I had bought a pound of ground bison to make something called Kill 'em Quick! This is a recipe created by my co-worker Helene that is simply a scramble of portobellos, jalapenos and ground bison. I'm not sure why or how the catchy name came about, but the ingredients all […]
Scallop Curry with Long Beans, Zucchini & Mushrooms From my adventures in Indian cooking not too long ago, I have jars upon jars of Indian spices. Good thing for me, I love Indian food. Not too sure how my neighbors feel about all the pungent spices wafting in the air. They tell me that they […]
Last week I was in a ravioli-making frenzy. I ate raviolis five nights in a row. Five. Count them. I'm on what they call the anti-South Beach diet. This carb loving girl never says no to fresh pasta. What brought on this carb loading you ask? Well it all started with a simple tiny little […]
