What to cook + how to cook
I was walking down the night market in the Muslim quarter of Xi’an, China chasing down all the amazing smells and listening to the cacophony of “sizzle”. I didn’t do a lot of research on Xi’an food so the smells of skewered lamb basted with spicy, nutty sauces were a welcome surprise if not a little euphoric. It was … Continue reading Xi’an Noodle Recipe (A.K.A. Da’ Rizzle)
Having ordered six salade niçoise in the nine days I was in Paris left me unimpressed. I know, I know…first world problems. Perhaps it was the areas we were eating in or the Euro I was unwilling to spend (classic American cheapskate, huh?) for a salad but I had all these hopes and fantasies with this … Continue reading A Proper Niçoise Salad Recipe
I had a friend who used to call me that all the time. “Hey, Pickle Pants”. Everyday, of every week, of every month. There is a massive story there but one saved for another article. We made food together, we laughed, we kept each other company (as expats do) and had loads of fun together all … Continue reading Mr. Pickle Pants Recipe
I have always been a fan of home brewing. Hell, I even created my own illegal homebrewing network when I was in Bangkok. Why would I go to such great lengths to make beer? Why would I do that?! Taste. I wanted an IPA beer that was affordable that could keep up with my insatiable taste buds. HOBS … Continue reading Strange Brew IPA
I am a big fan of some authentic southern fried chicken and the classic Belgian waffle. Salty, sweet, fried food. How can you go wrong? I have even found myself saddled up in front of a famous Roscoe’s chicken and waffles – a Los Angeles staple. It’s the perfect combo for a gluttonous afternoon especially after painting the town … Continue reading Taiwanese Fried Chicken & Onion Waffles
Pork Belly Recipe With a Bonus “Chicharrón”! Oh yes. Just when you thought pork belly doesn’t get any better it does. This recipe will yield a little Chicharrón hat that will delight those hard to please carnivorous foodies. Sadly, it took me years and years to get jiggy with pork belly. I grew up in … Continue reading Pork Belly Recipe
Kor Moo Yang (Thai grilled pork) is one of my favorite Thai dishes. I know, I know there are many and I always say that but this is a dish that is so simple to make how can it not be a favorite. Simple = favorite. Easy relationship. It’s a hit with friends, easy enough to … Continue reading Kor Moo Yang (คอหมูย่าง)
Now, there are variations of this beautiful Jaew but I make mine based on what I tasted at least a hundred times and what I learned from my “mae baan” (แม่บ้าน) during those years in BKK. I generally put a lot more rice powder in than most. I like it a little nuttier and, well, I’m a … Continue reading Jaew Recipe (แจ่ว)
This quasi-Irish stew is piping full of flavor from the beef broth and Irish beer reduction; the ultimate comfort food! Continue reading Irish Beef Stew
‘Hallo’ Kimchi, Meet My Brussels. It will pump you up! I take the Brussel sprout cores, some green daikon slices and turn them into the most delicious kimchi you have ever known. It’s fermented, it’s probiotic, it’s bipartisan, it makes people happy and hell it’s even good for pregnant women. It might even win elections. Who … Continue reading Kimchi Brussel Sprouts
