Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta Brown Ratty Recipe

Isn’t it strange how reuniting with old faces and places brings you back to the exact age you were when you first experienced everything? I recently returned from my 5 year college reunion at Brown and am not quite ready to let go of all those warm, nostalgic feelings. Perhaps it was when I googled … Continue Reading

Chili Lime Collard Greens

I just returned from a long overdue family vacation in Savannah, Georgia and while it’s true that there’s no place like home, I do miss me some of that Southern charm. My parents are thinking about places they may want to retire in the next 15 years or so and naturally Savannah came to mind; … Continue Reading

Fish Mint Chimichurri A Story About Trying New Food Without Being Culturally Insensitive

I’ll always think of fish mint as my culinary awakening, my introduction into the world of refined taste. Prior to trying this tangy, ivy leaf shaped herb, I had no appreciation for fresh foods or any sort of garnish. Yes, I was one of those kids that picked off every green onion on my nachos, … Continue Reading

Hot Garlic Pork Chops

It’s about time pork’s had it’s time in the spotlight. While Asian cuisine depends on pork, (think Chinese roast pork buns, Vietnamese satay, and Japanese pork ramen) until recently, Americans primarily consumed pork in the form of bacon, sausage, and ribs smothered in BBQ sauce. Nowadays, pork is the tasty poster child of increasingly popular … Continue Reading