If I were to be granted three wishes, right after world peace, I would without a doubt ask for some sushi chef/samurai knife skills – both precision and swiftness. Hi-ya! You just never know when you might happen upon a magical genie, right? These butterflied trout, compliments of Whole Foods, got me thinking about how […]
Banilla Rum Panna Cotta with Kumquat Compote & Fresh Bananas Poor B had two weeks in a row of dental work. That meant tons of mashed potatoes and smoothies going on in Julie's Kitchen. Only soft foods on tender, puffy gums. So sad… though chipmunk cheeks are undeniably adorable. In my efforts to find new […]
Inspired by Marvin from Burnt Lumpia's recent ode to dried shrimp and my love for Thai food, I present you with "shells" steamed in a broth of dried shrimp, coconut milk and lemongrass. Like Marvin, I also had my own little stash of dried shrimp forgotten and abandoned. I keep them on hand for the […]
Branzino with Tatsoi & Roasted Peanuts I had the most inspiring meal last weekend. There was no nine course meal or wine pairings or molecular gastro-anything, but all the same, this meal revitalized my taste buds in a way that redefined "hitting the spot". It's these simple, unadorned meals that leave me and my appetite […]
Soup Dumplings In order to get to the root of "Los Angeles Cuisine", I recently attended a foodie discussion moderated by the one and only, Pulitzer Prize-winning, food writer Jonathan Gold. An impressive panel was comprised of Michael Cimarusti, Evan Kleinmen and Octavio Bercerra. Perhaps these acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs would be able to enlighten […]
peaches When recipes of egg noodles leave me with a surplus of egg whites, I take it as the perfect opportunity to whip up a little dessert. Who needs another egg white omelette when you can have crisp pavlovas with soft, marshmallowy centers? Instead of whipped cream I topped these with a yogurt mixed with […]
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes Tomato season is one of my absolute favorite times of the year. Fresh off the vine… the limitless varieties and vibrant colors fill the stands at the farmers' market, promising a future filled with Caprese salads. These heirloom cherry tomatoes are so perfect that I could even eat them like grapes, raw […]
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 […]
