Travel. Eat. Cook.
Food-centered books and movies take our minds on culinary adventures to India, France, Italy, China and many more amazing food destinations. One of my favorite books, The Hundred Foot Journey, does just that by melding the food cultures of India and France into a delectable …
I first discovered Japchae ages ago at an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant in Los Angeles. The side dish consisted of sweet potato “glass” noodles that were perfectly coated with soy sauce and sesame oil and tossed with an array of vegetables. I was hooked. I …
I have to confess, I’m not a huge cauliflower fan especially when it’s served raw or steamed without any other flavoring. However, a beachside café in Australia served up a roasted cauliflower dish that knocked my socks off! This may not be an exact recreation …
My friend Maria is a genius at throwing things together and coming up with delicious dishes. A few years ago, she made black bean burger patties with flavors that were seared into my memory. This recipe is very much inspired by her addictive dish. To …
Italian food is wildly popular in many countries across the globe and each country has its own take on pasta and pizza. What I’ve noticed is the proliferation of Asian-Italian fusion restaurants in Asia, especially in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore. Even though I’m …
One of the best things about traveling is the opportunity to invigorate the taste buds with a myriad of flavors, textures and sensations. When it comes to having food that is not only scrumptious but also incredibly exciting, Thailand can’t be beat. My friend Wuen …
My friend Wuen is a really good cook and knows how to magically throw together dishes that not only look good but taste amazing as well! Oh a whim, she decided to roast a bunch of veggies with coconut oil and top it with a …
This soup is ridiculously easy to make and is ridiculously delicious as well! My friend Dianne, the creator of this recipe, works full time and is a mom to three young active boys. She doesn’t have time to cook complicated meals so she threw together this soup one day and it …
Autumn is a favorite time of year for a lot of people. The weather is cooling down, the leaves are changing, and there’s a sense of warmth and cosiness in the atmosphere. What I love about autumn is the abundance of delicious vegetables like Brussels …
When I visited my friend in England, she made a dish that included fresh pasta, extra virgin olive oil, grated raw garlic and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. It was really simple but all the ingredients were fresh and top-notch. The result was a slightly spicy, cheesy …