One of my favorite sushi restaurants has a spicy edamame appetizer that I’ve been trying (and failing) to recreate for months. I tried cayenne pepper and other spices but there was always something major missing. When I inquired at the restaurant, a server said they use a Japanese spice blend. Fast forward to last week, […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Vegetarian’ category
Week 26: Papaya Seeds
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…
Week 22: Nutritional Yeast
A reader requested that I write about nutritional yeast. This piqued my interest because while I’d eaten nutritional yeast before, I have to admit I didn’t really know what it was and I’d only had it on top of popcorn. I discovered nutritional yeast in college, on the counter of my university’s student-run Coffee House […] Read more…
Week 20: Durian, the King of (Stinky) Fruits
The durian. I had heard so many odd things about this odd looking, infamous fruit. It smells so bad (and like natural gas) that it’s not allowed on public transportation in Singapore and has caused hospitals to evacuate. But at the same time, it’s supposed to taste good – how is that supposed to work? […] Read more…
Spring Vegetables
It’s spring! The sun is out, temperatures are rising, and spring vegetables are appearing at the market. Earlier this week I celebrated by making this simple sauteed baby artichokes recipe and lightly grilling asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper. They were both simple, lovely spring dishes. Have you been enjoying any spring produce lately? […] Read more…