This flavorful Japanese curry can be made with chicken, but also with vegetarian and vegan options.
Japanese Curry, Kosher At Last!
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All-American Tribute
These crispy Chinese Scallion Pancakes were a nod to Native American Fry-Breads on my Thanksgiving table.
Hot Cuppa ‘Co
One of the most beloved of winter comforts, hot chocolate from scratch takes very little time, and can be modified in a number of different ways.
Don’t get me wrong, I love coffee. But, really, coffee’s one of those acquired tastes. It’s one of those things that you wish would only taste half as good as it smells. Coffee is for sophisticated adult palettes. In short, it’s a grownup drink; not nearly as accessible as, say, hot chocolate. Continue reading
Arresting Arépas
Arépas, hot off the skillet, awaiting any number of delicious toppings.
Speaking from experience, there comes a point during a long trip to a place ones never experienced, of familiarity. Its an instantaneous realization that theres one thing in a situation that you know intimately, like meeting an old friend on the sidewalk, purely by chance. This experience is often times followed by the realization that the familiarity was only superficial; that the thing in question deviated a bit from what you knew in odd or quirky ways. French Fries served with mayonnaise, pizza with a fried egg inexplicably placed on top, a soccer ball made entirely of wicker. Im sure youve had experiences of your own. I wonder, sometimes, what it was like for early explorers and settlers to experience so much at once. I often have a guide book, a rudimentary understanding of the language, and maybe even a friend to help me. These people had nothing. Continue reading
Not So Depressing Cake
This pareve chocolate cake boasts a rich flavor and moist crumb that's sure to please.
While the depression of the 1930′s certainly presented everybody at the time with great challenges, some were actually met with quite a bit of genius and ingenuity. Some fancy food synthesis falls into this category. It’s a good thing too, because when World War II came along just a decade later, these clever foodies didn’t even miss a beat, continuing to tackle the challenge of cooking with restricted ingredients with great aplomb. Continue reading