Chicken Ginger Congee
We all become a little more reflective around our birthdays. The end of November is mine, and I’ve been thinking about how much my …
FPP7: Gifts from Erin of Brooklyn, NY & Liddabit Sweets at Book Larder
I was so lucky to have Erin of EK Can’t Cook as my Foodie Pen Pal this October! Erin hails from Brooklyn, …
Mongolian Hot Pot Stock Experiment #1
This month I visited Little Sheep Hot Pot and sampled their house stock. It was one of the most flavorful soup stocks …
Roast Beef on Weck
This recipe took a couple of days, but the steps are fun and the sandwich itself is delicious. The Kaiser Roll (or …
Kasha Varnishkes with Chicken Confit, Mushrooms and Snap Peas
While learning about Jewish American cuisine this month with friends, I chose to make something called Kasha Varnishkes. I first read about …
Red Potato, Kale and Leek Knish
I decided to try a knish recipe from Smitten Kitchen, mostly because I’ve never had a knish before and that makes it …
How to Get Sick of Apples Before Fall Even Starts in Seattle
Apple-picking is a tradition that my friends Aly and K, both from the east coast, grew up with to celebrate the coming …
Roasted Duck and Pickled Radish Fried Rice
Introducing dish number two against my goal to make three Chinese dishes for this month. The inspiration comes from a few sources: …
The Great Meat Cookbook Dinner at Rainshadow Meats
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending a book signing party of “The Great Meat Cookbook“. I found the event advertised on a …
Taiwanese Beef Broth (Niu Rou Mian Soup Stock)
While working on potential recipes to meet my goal of cooking three Chinese dishes this month, I rediscovered this recipe for a …