Sometimes inspiration for food comes from thin air; an aroma wafts pass me while walking down the street and like a virus it latches onto my brain and I’ll stop at nothing to recreate it. But other times, inspiration comes from tasting something so perfectly executed that I’ll craft something similar as homage to a … Continue Reading
After waiting out a week of high sixties and sunshine just to make sure it wasn’t a fluke, I think it’s safe to declare that summer is coming, which means it’s time to put away those hearty meat and potato meals of winter and break out the snacks! For me, nothing feels like summer more … Continue Reading
Pork chops seem to have a bad rep. Has anyone ever noticed that pork chops served with sad potatoes and soggy green beans are always the meal featured on every American TV show or movie with a family dinner scene? After making this connection while watching Family Guy, I embarked on a mission to make … Continue Reading
If you’re looking for a break from decadent Valentine’s Day noshing, treat yourself to a light and tasty Vietnamese noodle bowl. I know I’ve said it a million times before, but my favorite thing about Vietnamese food is how incredibly fresh and colorful the ingredients are, something I haven’t learned to appreciate until realizing as … Continue Reading
