Coconut Vanilla Chiffon Cake – Alternative Baker
When I got Alanna of The Bojon Gourmet ‘s book, Alternative Baker, in the mail, I was so excited I stopped everything I was doing…
Sichuan “Mouth Numbing” Corn on the Cob
Mouth numbing. This ubiquitous descriptor for Sichuan food stems from the way Chinese people have always characterized Sichuan spicy – 麻辣 (ma la), and it literally…
Autumn | Main Event | Recipes | Travel
Scenes from Venice, and a Spicy Bigoli in Salsa!
A few years ago, I visited Venice for a quick day trip. We arrived via train and I was so excited. I mean, it’s Venice…
Maple-Oat Crusted Blueberry Pie
Let’s talk about failure. When we’re browsing the web, looking at the gorgeous blog posts, we see the finished products: the fruit of hours of labor,…
Fresh Lychee, Mint, Gin Cocktail
When summer rolls in, one of the fruits I reach for most is lychee, creamy white juicy morsels that burst with sweetness, enclosed by a…
Main Event | Recipes | Summer
Seaweed Pasta with Shiitake, and some happy news!
In case you’re not in the mood for rambling musings, here’s the quick summary: I’m a finalist for Saveur’s “Best Photography” Blog Award!! This is…