I was out late one night this week and the husband had sushi from the supermarket waiting for me. OH SUSHI how I love thee! I had never tried sushi until a few months ago. Honestly, they looked like miniature, rubbery yoga mats to me. And the thought of eating raw fish… *shudder* I actually [...]
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Guest Post: Vacation Cook-Off Vietnamese Style
June 20, 2011
This is a well-done (get it, haha!) guest post about Vietnamese cooking. I have never had Vietnamese food (only Korean), but after reading this article, the Pho dish with shrimp sounds wonderful! Learn more about Vietnamese cuisine; would you try it? If you have tried it, did you like it? Vacation Cook-Off Vietnamese Style Vietnamese [...]
There’s Adobo Chicken, and Then There’s Adobo Chicken
December 21, 2009
Oh gee. For the longest time, I thought this was what made Adobo Chicken: HEE HEE! I like this stuff- I sprinkle it generously on skinless boneless chicken breasts with some olive oil, and bake, It’s wonderful with rice. But… Adobo Chicken, a recipe from the Philippines, is different! I didn’t know this until reading [...]
Use Up Old Veggies with Stir-Fry
October 19, 2009
Late autumn is the time we finally yank out the final vestiges of the garden. Those poor old carrots may have frost-nipped tops, but they still have some use! This is usually the time of year when I make vegetable soups and stir-fry dishes. I have a HUGE stainless steel wok that I love, and [...]

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