As a newlywed, I’ve been showered with gifts and well wishes to begin our new lives together. But there is one in particular I’m especially grateful for, the gift of flavor! My family is of French-Canadian descent. My husband’s is Thai-American. Our two families combined create quite the delicious blend of flavor. My mother-in-law was [...]
In the United States, the month of May is National BBQ month. (Lucky for my husband, Pete, as it’s his favorite type of food!) No doubt there will be some fierce rivalries in the barbecue belt from Texas to the east coast. Each state boasts its own special style of sauce and slow cooking, and [...]
Yes. You read that title correctly. It does say “bunny” and “recipe” in the same sentence. Just in time for Easter! Just kidding! Just kidding! I assure you, no bunnies were harmed and no rabbits were used in the making of this dish. This is actually a simple curry traditionally served in a scooped out [...]
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve resurrected an old recipe from Inn The Kitchen for Irish Scones! They’re perfect for celebrating a St. Patrick’s Day brunch … or curing a green beer hang over. Enjoy! ——————————————————————————— If you’re the type that pulls out your green sweater and flips through your iPod to find some [...]
I can’t seem to walk into any local grocer without avoiding those little girls in green. You know the ones. They look at you with a darling little sparkle in their eye, peddling those darn irresistible addictive cookies. I try to resist, attempting to use a healthy diet as an excuse to look away. But [...]
Ah, le macaron. My fascination with these delicate little cookies began while roaming the streets of Paris. I was lost somewhere around the Latin quarter, intentionally so. I must have walked miles that day exploring the city of romance and my tired feet were starting to not be able to keep up with my intrigue. [...]
Always looking for flavors unique to a destination, I was fascinated to find that there was a sort of rivalry between the East and West Coast regarding … syrup. Yes, I said syrup. I bet you know all about maple syrup and maybe recently drizzled it on pancakes or oatmeal. But have you heard of [...]
Milk Tart (melk tert in Afrikaans) is a popular South African dessert flavored with sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom. It has a custard-like texture, creamy flavor, and reminds me of sweet quiche in a flaky pie crust. I tried it (and loved it!) several times while traveling throughout South Africa, from fancy fine dining establishments to [...]
