Let’s face it. In the realm of Thanksgiving baking, the priority is turkey, a mishmash of sides and dessert. The rolls come in close to last if you haven’t already decided to give in and just buy them off the shelf or from your favorite bakery. But these Brazilian cheese rolls (also call pao de... Continue Reading →
Get it Now: Lady Fingers + Kahlúa Tiramisu Recipe
Now that the holiday season is officially upon us, fellow shoppers are going gaga over flavored coffee, holiday candies, pumpkin whatnots, egg nog… and lady fingers! Lady fingers are found at any Italian grocery store year-round (I recommend Filippi’s Pizza Grotto for those here in San Diego), but they’re only seen at Trader Joe’s, Sprouts,... Continue Reading →
Ode to James Bond: Steak Smothered and Shot Twice
When I think about James Bond, his eating habits never comes to mind. Instead, I think of international espionage, double agent seductresses and deus ex machina gadgets to get you out of any certain-death conundrum. But little did I know that in the Bond books written by Ian Fleming starting in 1953, food played a part... Continue Reading →
Won Ton Mistakes and Dipping Sauces that Forgives All
It’s been a while since I’ve encountered a cooking mishap that infuriates me. What did I do wrong? Is this even edible? And most importantly, is this blog worthy? The first two questions are ones I can answer myself; the answer to the third is "of course!" My mistake is one that I hope no... Continue Reading →
Eating My Way Through the Farmers Market: Bok Choy
San Diego has a new farmers market that's been making big news. San Diego Public Market — which started a Kickstarter Project in August to renovate an old warehouse — met its goal within a few days and was funded 158% with over 1,210 backers by the time pledge drive expired. That's a whopping record that has... Continue Reading →
On Losing Recipes and Easy All-Purpose Balsamic Vinaigrette
A confession: I lose recipes constantly. When I work on a dish, I quickly scribble it down on a sheet of paper and “file” it away in my kitchen. The filing system is actually in a three ring BBQ cookbook that is supposed to temporarily store recipes until I can properly file them away. I... Continue Reading →
Grill Up: Red Rice and Chicken
I’m no stranger to rice. Any given chance to gorge myself on rice, I will gladly take it. I have yet to meet a variety I won’t try. Steamed rice, rice pudding, fried rice, rice balls — it’s all very familiar to me and if I ever find myself in need of a last meal,... Continue Reading →
Fruit Options On-The-Go: Dole + Giveaway
There are times where there is absolutely no fresh fruit in the house. Even with my best of intentions, I discover while rushing out the door that we’ve run out of everything. No apples, no bananas, no oranges, nada. But I recently discovered Dole now has a variety of fruit cups available in the frozen... Continue Reading →
Weeknight Meals: Squash ‘N Sauce
Weeknight meals are hectic. Between coming home from work, unwinding and trying to figure out what's for dinner, I'm almost always famished. I've been known to munch on things that almost destroy my appetite for a full-fledged meal but if I know it's going to be noodles or rice-related, I can hold off with eager... Continue Reading →
Haven’t Bean There: White Bean Dip
“Beans beans the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot.” –Bart Simpson Until recently, I had a hate relationship with beans. Any bean accompanying a dish I ordered would be passed on to someone else, usually Paul. If there was an option to sub it with something else, I would gladly take... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 