It’s already week 26, which means we’re halfway through the year and halfway through the 52 kitchen adventures! This year has flown by for me and I can’t believe it’s already summer. Is it just me or are you surprised that we’re halfway through 2010? To commemorate the halfway point, I’m excited to share that […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Recipe’ category
Taste & Create: Balsamic Blackberry Sauce
Taste & Create is a great concept: each month, food bloggers sign up to be paired up and make a recipe from their partner’s food blog and share the results. (Interested in participating? Go here to find out more!) I participated in this month’s challenge, which partnered me up with Tamy from Always Eat on […] Read more…
Week 25: Agave Nectar
Agave nectar has become more and more commonplace over the past few years (my local Costco even carries giant bottles of it). It’s a liquid alternative to sugar that you can use to sweeten baked goods, coffee, tea, etc., and is sweeter and less viscous than honey. Many vegans use it because some white sugar […] Read more…
Week 24: Forbidden Rice
Forbidden rice sounds so mysterious. Despite the name, it was easy to find at the grocery store, sitting among all the other types of rice. However, at one time this was not the case. In the past, this ancient grain was eaten only by the Emperors of China, who believed it ensured longevity and improved […] Read more…
Week 23: Pork Belly
Pork belly. To me, it conjures up memories of rich, decadent and deeply flavorful dishes at upscale restaurants. To others, it’s a total mystery. I’ve often received a blank stare when I mention it. “Pork belly?” they ask. “I’ve never eaten that. What’s it like?” I bet that even if you think you haven’t, you […] Read more…