For the record, I think that a Vegetarian diet is probably healthier than my own, meat-loving lifestyle. That said, tomorrow is Thanksgiving and while … [Read more...]
Cooking: Martha’s Sweet Potato Soufflé
For me, Soufflé was Mt. Everest; a(n eggy) mountain that I would never climb, a goal I never thought I would accomplish. For a long time, my oven held … [Read more...]
Cooking: Gordon Ramsay’s Apple Tart
I was first exposed to Gordon Ramsay's The F Word when I visited New Zealand in 2007/2008. I was staying in the Skotel (Ski/Hotel) on Mt. Ruapehu, and … [Read more...]
Cooking: Popovers
Waking up to rain is always a surprise in Los Angeles, but a blustery day on top of it? With actual weather knocking on my window and a fresh carton … [Read more...]
Homemade Bagels: The Taste of Redemption!
The last time I tried a Nigella Lawson recipe, it's turned out badly. This of course was no fault of hers, but still, I didn't want there to be any … [Read more...]
Mmmmm Popcorn! (Balls)
I feel extremely lucky to live so close to my sister-in-law and her gorgeous family. In fact, one of my favorite labels next to "wife" and "rad" is … [Read more...]
Cooking: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Thyme
I've been making a lot of sweets lately, and felt that I needed to post some green veg. This is one of my many go-to recipes from the free take-away … [Read more...]
Candy is Dandy: Cooking Peanut Butter Cups
With Halloween rapidly approaching, candies and chocolates have infiltrated the entire supermarket. I can typically avoid their sultry stares by … [Read more...]
Cooking: Baked Apples
It's getting dark much earlier, and cool enough in the evenings to warrant a sweater and socks. Consequently, I find myself hovering around the oven … [Read more...]
Cooking: Bacon-Wrapped Dates
I experienced my first bacon-wrapped date in an Ojai, California restaurant called Azu. While the presentation was modest enough (four or five Medjool … [Read more...]