Dan Dan Noodles and Szechuan Cucumber Salad Never been a big fan of Chinese food. My folks always teased me that I must have been adopted because I was missing the Asian cuisine gene. I think it just skipped a generation—my daughter loves it… Continue reading…
crunch time
Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls with Two Dipping Sauces Memorial Day weekend is upon us already; summer is just around the corner, I can smell it! And though the weather hasn’t fully caught up yet, my appetite is changing. Summer rolls are what I… Continue reading…
the umami affair
Miso Butter Glazed Eggplant I’m a little late to this party, but always better late than never. Miso has become the honored guest of cooks everywhere, but it’s actually been around a long time. In fact, this ancient Japanese seasoning… Continue reading…
crave worthy catch
Asian Steamed Fish with Kale Sauté January is at an end and I wonder how many resolutions you made but couldn’t keep. It’s very easy to get off track and indulge in a multitude of sins. But when the inevitable hangover… Continue reading…
sunshine, hipness, and plenty of uni
We landed at LAX an hour early. It was sunny and hot–the air ripe with possibilities. After picking up our rental car, checking into our hotel in West Hollywood, and setting down our luggage, my husband, daughter and I set… Continue reading…