During our single digit days of winter, I had an obsession. It wasn’t anything too perverse or weird at least by my standards. It was something that made me excited about the new year and trying new things. (I can see how your mind is wandering.) I was preoccupied with following Steve Dolinsky’s Facebook and …
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Happy. Happy. Joy. Mayo.
Happy. Happy. Joy. Joy. I love when I have moments in life where I utter those words. I try to find a happy, happy, joy, joy moment every day. It could be when a friend shares good news or when something happens wonderful at work for my husband. It can be when a restaurant serves …
Rice Bowl Tutorial
Do you have a favorite meal? That go to dish that makes you happy every time you eat it? It could be a recipe that you follow to the teaspoon or something you wing without a second thought. It is your “thing” to eat whenever you are trying to figure out a menu plan for …
Barb. Carb. LARB.
STOP THE PRESSES! STOP THE PRESSES! Wait….this is only on the internet….STOP TYPING….DON’T HIT ENTER….DON’T POST ANYTHING YET!! I’ve got HUGE news to report. After my last blog on sonnets, I received a huge response. (I thank all five of you who chose to reach out.) Besides being told I know nothing about poetry or …
Emoticons and Eggplants
When you are in a conversation and you misunderstand something, what is your reaction? Do you just smile, nod and take a sip of your drink with the hopes that is enough to be considered part of the exchange? Do you furrow your brow, smirk and think about other things? Maybe you just widen your …
Giving a Mushroom a Sponge Bath
*Small edit….spell check had spelled “gochujang” wrong….I think I corrected it. 🙂 Every time I introduce a “new to me” ingredient” (like the gochujang in my last post) I get feedback. Some folks find the information very usual and can’t wait to try it on their own. (Gold Star!) There are folks who claim they …
Theory of Eating New Foods
How do you feel about evolution? Don’t worry I’m not going to get all book smart on you and start on Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. (Um, because this is a food blog and not Scientific America…and because I would need someone to explain it to me first.) I’m curious if anyone has written a theory …
Cutting your Noodle and other Chinese New Year Taboos
Do you have a favorite holiday? Are you all about the festivities of Christmas or do you prefer a Labor Day barbeque? Do you doodle hearts in anticipation of Valentine’s Day or are you more of a Halloween pumpkin and skulls person? Maybe it is all of the above because you just enjoy a good …
Cousin Tso’s Pork
Why is it in some families there is ALWAYS that one family member who everyone just loves. It could be the person with the biggest house and nicest car. It could be the one who has the sweetest kids. Heck, it could even be the one who has the best taste in music. It can …
The Punishments and Rewards of Cooking Dinner
How do you get things done? Do you just do it? Are you a procrastinator? What is your motivation? I recently have figured out that I can get just about anything done if I offer myself a reward. It makes me feel better, kind of like getting a smiley face sticker on homework or a …