Some of you might recall that I had mentioned a while back (here) of my plan to cook through my cupboards. Well I’m glad to say that progress has been great. It being soup season here has really helped by giving me wonderful opportunities to use a lot of my legumes, beans and grains—especially the not so popular ones—in… Read More
What if living globally was more than just about the foods you eat? Well, okay, we all know that it does mean much more. Living globally extends beyond the food you seek to wake up your palate and nourish your body. It’s a lifestyle, a mindset. It’s travel. It’s bringing the world home—through culture, relationships, music, traditions, style, and… Read More
In my recent post that began my mini series on Ethiopian cuisine, I featured berbere (the post is now updated with a recipe for berbere), an essential Ethiopian blend of spices that explodes with complex flavor. Another integral—and perhaps the most important—food item in Ethiopian cuisine is injera, a spongy sourdough flatbread that serves not only as a kind of bread, but… Read More
Last month, when I posted my Rustic Parsnip Soup, I mentioned a cabbage soup that I also made and would be sharing with you soon. Here it is, but first, I wanted to let you know how pleased I was last week to find out that my parsnip soup had made it to Buzzfeed’s list of… Read More
Once upon a time there was a family of mice. There was Mamá Ratón, Papá Ratón, and Brother and Sister Ratón. Mamá was smart and had a beautiful voice. She often sang as she walked. Papá liked to think he was strong. He had big muscles (so he thought) and often flexed them to show off. One day, they went on a… Read More
I love one-pot cooking. I’ve embraced it as my go-to technique for those times when I just have no time. When I cook, I’m anything but neat. My husband says when the kitchen looks as if a typhoon has passed through, he knows I’m happy, working on some culinary adventure and something delicious is likely to… Read More
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