Aug 13
I'm kind of excited about this crostata. Why? Because it features red-ripe tomatoes and herbs picked out from the garden. Such a good combination of fresh ingredients, with Mediterranean flavors saying "it's summer."Sunshine, warmth (read full article)
Aug 07
One of my recent absolutely favorite comfort foods has been ddeokbokki, that is, 떡볶이. (Yes, that's me typing in Hangul!) Anyway, ddeokbokki (the "eo" is pronounced "aw") is a popular street food snack in Korea, and after watching mu (read full article)
Jul 30
A few days ago, a bunch of peaches sat ripening on the kitchen counter, slowly but surely reaching the point where they were almost too ripe. They needed to be eaten, and right away! The problem nagged at me even in my subconscious, a (read full article)
Jul 26
These guys are hanging out on the vine in my garden right now. Oh the anticipation of fresh, home-grown tomatoes! If we could just have a few hot, sunny days, these orbs of deliciousness would be ready for feasting upon.But my question is (read full article)
Jul 22
With the heat wave of the East Coast and the recent sultry days in California, there is no time like the present to add a side of oi muchim to your next meal. This spicy Korean salad--literally meaning seasoned (muchim) cucumber (oi)--is an (read full article)